Appedix: Codes of Ethics of Various Organizations

• Table 1: ACM Canons of Conduct
• Table 2: IEEE Code of Ethics
• Table 3: DPMA Code of Ethics
• Table 4: ICCP Code of Ethics
• Table 5: Common Themes in Professional Ethics Codes
• Table 6: Excerpts from Proposed IFIP Ethics Codes
• Table 7a: Common Ethics Themes as Represented in Proposed IFIP Ethics Code
• Table 7b: New Ethics Themes Found in Proposed IFIP Ethics Code
• Table 8: Computer-Specific Ethical Issues (Parker, et al., 1988, p.2)
• Table 9: ISTE Ethical Code for Computer-Using Educators

Table 3: DPMA Code of Ethics

I acknowledge:

1. That I have an obligation to management, therefore, I shall promote the understanding of information processing methods and procedures to management using every resource at my command.

2. That I have an obligation to my fellow members, therefore I shall uphold the high ideals of DPMA as outlined in its Association Bylaws. Further, I shall cooperate with my fellow members and shall treat them with honest and respect at all times.

3. That I have an obligation to society and will participate to the best of my ability in the dissemination of knowledge pertaining to the general development and understanding of information processing. Further, I shall not use knowledge of a confidential nature to further my personal interest, nor shall I violate the privacy and confidentiality of information entrusted to me or to which I may gain access.

4. That I have an obligation to my employer whose trust I hold, therefore I shall endeavor to discharge this obligation to the best of my ability, to guard my employer’s interests, and to advise him or her wisely and honestly.

5. That I have an obligation to my country, therefore, in my personal business and social contacts, I shall uphold my nation and shall honor the chosen way of life of my fellow citizens.

I accept these obligations as a personal responsibility, and as a member of this Association. I shall actively discharge these obligations and I dedicate myself to that end.

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