Professional Issues In Computing: Professional Codes of Conduct & Practice

In today's computing profession there are many different codes of conduct and practice which all relate to computing in some way or other. Most of the big computing institutions such as the British Computing Society (BCS) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers set industry standards for most computing sectors in industry. Code of Conduct The British Computing Society, which is probably the most followed institution in computing, has four main sections in its code of …

…are instructed to determine and evaluate all potential risks in a particular project with regard to cost, timescale, etc. Also mentioned is security issues and how appropriate levels of should be recommended to users when anticipated risks and needs of the client are raised. Members should also ensure that their members of staff are trained to "protect life, data and equipment (in that order) in the event of disaster". Other security issues are also mentioned.