INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
OF FORENSIC COMPUTER EXAMINERS
CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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 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.
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