The BICSI Code of Ethics is based on interrelated principles of professional responsibility that apply throughout the world.

These principles assume that just societies are governed by a profound respect for human rights and the rule of law.  In addition, these principals support the thought that ethics, the criteria for determining what is right and wrong, can be agreed upon by members of an organization and that understanding matters of taste requires sensitivity to cultural norms.

BICSI has established the Ethics Committee and this Code of Ethics to reinforce the BICSI position on the importance of its members and BICSI credential holders exhibiting the highest principles of ethical and professional behavior in the provision of their products and services associated with the Information Technology System Industry.  Therefore, an adherence to the BICSI Code of Ethics, the RCDD Standards of Conduct, the RITP Standards of Conduct, the Designer Standards of Conduct and the Installer-Technician Standards of Conduct, as applicable, is required.

Principles for the BICSI General Membership and BICSI Credential Holders:

• Disclose any conflict of interest as soon as you become aware of the conflict.
• Be truthful and accurate in all statements and other forms of communications made for professional purposes.
• Accept responsibility for your actions, whether verbal, written or physical.
• Acknowledge the work(s) of others and give them proper credit for their work.
• Avoid false and misleading statements or malicious actions that might injure another person’s reputation or bring harm to their person or property.
• Never represent yourself as, or make reference to, being a credential holder unless you are a legitimate recipient, in good standing, of that designation.
• Avoid, at all times, misrepresenting or overstating either your own or another party’s qualifications, abilities or accomplishments.
• Treat all individuals fairly and with respect to their person or position. Do not discriminate against an individual based on age, race, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability or religious belief.

Principles for the BICSI Board of Directors and Committees Members:

• Avoid using your position within BICSI to intimidate or influence other members into actions that are advantageous to you or from which you can personally benefit.
• At all times act in the best interest of BICSI.
• Be honest and realistic in establishing goals, objectives, budgets, and commitments for the organization or any of its operations.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for your actions and never attempt to cover up mistakes or lapses in judgment.
• Support the decisions of the Board of Directors and the committees on which you serve.