Software engineers shall act consistently with the public interest.
- accept full responsibility for their work
- approve of only appropriate software that does not cause harm
- fully disclose potential dangers of a working scenario
- cooperate in addressing public complaints
- consider issues that could prevent the access to the software's services
Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the public interest.
- not use material that has been obtained illegally or unethically
- use a client's or employer's property in authorised ways with their knowledge and consent
- ensure that any document upon which they rely has been approved
- keep private any confidential information gained in their professional work
- report to the client or the employer promptly if a project is likely to violate intellectual property law
- accept no outside work detrimental to the work they produce
Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the public interest.