CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE

FILIPINO IT PROFESSIONALS
Preamble:
I will use my social knowledge and skills for the benefit of the
public. I will serve employers and clients with integrity, subject to an
overriding responsibility for the public interest, and I will strive to enhance
the competence and prestige of the professional. By these, I mean:
knowledge, understanding and
of
I will promote
appreciation
information
public technology;

I will consider the general welfare and public good in the performance of
my work;

I will advertise good or professional in a clear and truthful manner;

I will comply and strictly abide by the intellectual property laws, patent
laws and other related laws in respect of information technology;
I will accept full responsibility for the work undertaken and will utilize
my skills with competence and professionalism;
I will make truthful statements on my areas of competence as well as
the capabilities and qualities of my products and service;
use any confidential information
the course
I will not
obtained
in
of
disclose or

professional duties without the consent of the parties

concerned, required by law;
I will try to attain the highest in both the products and
services I offer;

except
when

I will not knowingly participate in the development of Information

Technology System that will promote the Commission of fraud and other
unlawful acts;
I will uphold and improve the IT professional standard through
continuing professional development in order to enhance IT profession.