<h1>Code of Ethics of the Filipino Computing and Information Technology Professional</h1>
<p>For the purposes of this Code, the following terms are defined s follows.</p>
<h4>Information Technology</h3>
<p>The preparation, collection, creation, transport retrieval, storage, access, presentation, and transformation of electronic information in all its forms including, but not limited to, voice, graphics, text, video, data and image.</p>
<p>One who develops or provides information technology products and/or services to the public</p>
<h2>Preamble</h3>
<p>I will use my special knowledge and skills for the benefit of the public. I will serve employers and clients with integrity, subject to an overriding responsibility to the public interest, and I will strive to enhance the competence and prestige of the professional. By these, I mean:</p>
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<li>I will <strong>promote public knowledge, understanding and appreciation</strong> of information technology.</li>
<li>I will <strong>consider the general welfare and public good</strong> in the performance of my work.</li>
<li>I will advertise goods or professional service in a <strong>clear and truthful manner.</strong></li>
<li>I will <strong>comply and strictly abide by the intellectual property laws, patent laws and other related laws</strong> in respect of information technology.</li>
<li>I will <strong>accept full responsibility for the work undertaken</strong> and will utilize my skills with <strong>competence and professionalism.</strong></li>
<li>I will make <strong>truthful statements</strong> on my areas of competence as well as the capabilities and qualities of my products and services.</li>
<li>I will <strong>not disclose or use any information obtained</strong> in the course of professional duties <strong>without the consent of the parties concerned, </strong>except when required by law.</li>
<li>I will <strong>not knowingly participate</strong> in the development of Information Technology Systems that will promote the <strong>commision of fraud and other unlawful acts.</strong></li>
<li>I will <strong>uphold and improve</strong> the IT professional standards through <strong>continuing professional development</strong> in order to enhance the IT profession.</li>
