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Code of Ethics
The CIPS Code of Ethics is a comprehensive guide to professional conduct. The Code is designed to help IT practitioners maintain the highest level of ethical conduct, standards of practice and integrity with respect to their professional activities.

IT practitioners are strongly encouraged to use the Code of Ethics in their professional dealings with colleagues, employers, employees, clients and students.

CIPS members have agreed to abide by the Code of Ethics and its ethical imperatives:

  1. Protect Public Interest and Integrity;
  2. Demonstrate Competence and Quality of Service;
  3. Maintain Confidential Information and Privacy;
  4. Avoid Conflicts of Interest; and
  5. Uphold Responsibility to the IT Profession.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the Code, visit: www.cips.ca/ethics.