An essential characteristic of an association is the need for its members to abide by a Code of Ethics. The Association requires its members to subscribe to a set of values and ideals which uphold and advance the honour, dignity and effectiveness of the profession of information technology.
A member of the association must be honest, forthright and impartial in dealings with their fellow members and their clients.
A member must act with professional responsibility and integrity in their dealings with the association, clients and employees.
A member must work competently and diligently for their clients and fellow association members.
A member must be honest in their representations of skills, knowledge, services and products.
A member must enhance their own professional development, and that of their colleagues and
employees.
A member must endeavor to preserve the integrity and security of the information of others.
A member must respect the proprietary nature of the information of others.
A member must endeavor to preserve the confidentiality of the information of others.
A member must advise their client of any potential conflicts of interest between their assignment and legal or other accepted community requirements.
A member must endeavor to provide products and services which match the operational and financial needs of their clients.
A member must accept responsibility for their work.
A member must advise their clients when they believe a proposed project is not in their client’s best interest.
A member must not knowingly mislead a client or potential client as to the suitability of a product or service
A member must not misrepresent their skills or knowledge.
A member must give opinions which are as far as possible unbiased and objective.
A member must protect and promote the health and safety of those affected by their work.
A member must consider and respect people's privacy which might be affected by their work.
A member must continue to upgrade their knowledge and skills.
A member must respect, and seek when necessary, the professional opinions of colleagues in their areas of competence.
A member must not knowingly engage in, or be associated with, dishonest or fraudulent practices.
A member must not attempt to enhance their own reputation at the expense of another's reputation.
A member must take appropriate action if they discover a member, or a person who could potentially be a member, of the Association engaging in unethical behaviour.
A member must respect and protect the integrity of their fellow members and assist them to improve and develop their businesses where possible.
A member must not knowingly poach any fellow member’s clients.
A member must not criticise any fellow member’s work in the presence of their client. They must however, make any shortcomings in any members work known to that member and assist the member, where possible, to correct any such short comings.
