Q.3.1 There are six ethical principles that form the underlying foundation of the IITPSA’s Code of Conduct, and each member of the Institute, as a condition of membership, undertakes to adhere to these ethical principles. Discuss what each of the following principles entail: M.3.1.1 Ethical Principle 1 – Integrity: “A member will behave at all times with integrity. A member will not knowingly lay claim to a level of competence not possessed and will at all times exercise competence at least to the level claimed.” M.3.1.2 Ethical Principle 2 – Confidentiality: “A member will act with complete loyalty towards a client when entrusted with confidential information.”
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IITPSA (Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa) – The professional body for ICT practitioners IITPSA (Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa), formerly Computer Society South Africa (CSSA), is a professional body, recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Established in 1957, the Institute has a long and proud history of service to, and representation of, South Africa’s ICT professionals and practitioners, attracting a broad and active membership from all levels of the ICT Industry. In 2015, IITPSA’s Professional Member programme (denoted by the professional designation “PMIITPSA”) was accredited by IFIP’s IP3 (International Professional Practice Partnership). IITPSA’s aims are to further the study, science and application of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs); maintain and promote Codes of Conduct and Ethics for our members; define and promote standards of ICT knowledge; promote the formulation of effective policies on ICT and related matters; and extend the knowledge and understanding and usage of ICTs in the community. This is achieved by engagement with both Industry and Government on ICT policy, regulations and professional activities, combined with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of ICT.
Q.3.1 There are six ethical principles that form the underlying foundation of the IITPSA’s Code of Conduct, and each member of the Institute, as a condition of membership, undertakes to adhere to these ethical principles. Discuss what each of the following principles entail:
M.3.1.1 Ethical Principle 1 – Integrity: “A member will behave at all times with integrity. A member will not knowingly lay claim to a level of competence not possessed and will at all times exercise competence at least to the level claimed.”
M.3.1.2 Ethical Principle 2 – Confidentiality: “A member will act with complete loyalty towards a client when entrusted with confidential information.”
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