Software Engineering

Code of Ethics (Full)

Principle outline

1. PUBLIC - Software engineers shall act consistently with the public interest.
2. CLIENT AND EMPLOYER - Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the public interest.
3. PRODUCT - Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible.
4. JUDGMENT - Software engineers shall maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.
5. MANAGEMENT - Software engineering managers and leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of software development and maintenance.
6. PROFESSION - Software engineers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest.
7. COLLEAGUES - Software engineers shall be fair to and supportive of their colleagues.
8. SELF - Software engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession.

1. Public

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

2. Client and employer

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

3. Product

Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the public interest.

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