INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF FORENSIC COMPUTER EXAMINERS

 CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Intent of the Code of Ethics:

A  Code of Ethics is necessary for the protection of the certification process, the individual certificant and finally the client consumer.  Possible violations of the ISFCE Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility will be taken very seriously and will be vigorously pursued.   

Applicants for the Certified Computer Examiner Certification (CCE):

There are high ethical standards for all CCE applicants.  All work to complete the CCE process must be done solely by the individual applicant.  CCE applicants may not corroborate, work jointly, cheat or plagiarize others work to complete the CCE process. Merely setting up or belonging to groups, workgroups, chatrooms, listservers, etc. that discuss the CCE problems, grades, scores, the grading system or any issues in the CCE process that may assist in the completion of the CCE process, will be considered a violation of this code.  Any violation will result in the immediate removal from the process, revocation of any certification received and the forfeiture of any fee paid.

A Certified Computer Examiner will at all times:

* Demonstrate commitment and diligence in performance of assigned duties.

* Demonstrate integrity in completing professional assignments.

* Maintain the utmost objectivity in all forensic examinations and accurately  present findings.

* Conduct examinations based on established, validated principles.

* Abide by the highest moral and ethical standards and obey the by-laws of the ISFCE.

* When conducting examinations, obtain evidence or other documentation that will establish a reasonable basis for any opinion rendered. Testify truthfully  in all matters before any board, court or proceeding.

* Avoid any action that would appear to be a conflict of interest.

* Comply with all legal orders of the courts.

* Strive to maintain professionalism in assigned duties.

* Thoroughly examine all evidence in a case unless the scope of the examination is limited by court order or other mandate.

A Certified Computer Examiner will never:

* Withhold any evidence that would tend to distort the truth.

* Reveal any confidential matters or knowledge learned in an examination without an order from a court of competent jurisdiction or with the express permission of the client.

* Express an opinion on the guilt or innocence of any party.

* Engage in any unethical or illegal conduct.

* Knowingly undertake an assignment beyond his/her skills.

* Misrepresent training, credentials or Association membership.

* Show bias or prejudice in findings or examinations.

* Exceed authorization in conducting examinations.

Applicants or CCE certificants who become aware of any violation of the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility must report such violation to the ISFCE.

By checking  the box  below, by  placing your Electronic  Signature on this form and by submitting  this form, you certify that  you will abide by the current and  future terms and  conditions of the ISFCE  Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.           

I  have read,  understand  and agree  to abide  by the ISFCE  Code of  Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

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