June 2010 Edition
Computer Science Department, University of Cape Town
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A code of ethics is a statement of collective wisdom of the members of the profession that expresses experience and consensus of many members. The code itself has several roles:
Serve the interests of the Public
Protects the Public
Promotes worthy practices
Statement of shared commitment of members of the profession.
Statement of agreed values
Statement of agreed rules
Sensitises members to important issues
Mechanism for educating for those entering the profession, companies and clients.
The code also ensures collective responsibility, so that various parties do not only think of individuals in the profession but rather a collective unit of the profession. If a profession speaks out on an issue, it is more effective as a group. Examples of this are issues such as protection of whistle blowers and gender bias.