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Professionalism and Ethics
- 2. Professional Bodies • BCS – British Computer Society • IAP – Institution of Analysts and Programmers • IET – Institution of Engineering and Technology • IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
- 3. What is a Professional Body? • Provides courses for members (qualifications/certifications) • Offers members advice – legal advice etc. • Setting technical standards (hardware/software) • Brings like-minded professionals together • Obtain their validation and skills • Access their resources/benefits they offer
- 4. Code of Conduct • Public Interest • Professional development • Professional competence and integrity • Responsible for your work • Reject all bribery (in all forms) • Comply with legislation • Uphold profession reputation • Don’t disclose confidential information • Duty to the relevant authority
- 5. Data Protection Act 1998 • Database Contents • Network Security • Passwords • Back-ups • Anti-virus/firewalls • Staff training • Paper and computer data • Living individual • File and folder permissions • Lock computers • Restrict access to physical files • Encryption • Data controller
- 6. Computer Misuse Act 1990 • Passwords • Anti-virus software • Firewalls • Staff training • Backups • Internet search restrictions • Download restrictions • File/folder permissions • Lock computers • Physical security (lock doors etc.)
- 7. Equality Act 2010 • Age • Disability • Gender reassignment • Marriage/Civil Partnership • Pregnancy and Maternity • Race • Religion or Belief • Sex • Sexual Orientation
- 8. Equality Act 2010 • Needs • Web accessibility • Job Adverts/ Interviews • Gender neutral advertising • Wheelchair access • Access workstations for users’ needs i.e. keyboards, screens etc.
- 9. Health and Safety at Work Act 1978 • Both employers and employees are responsible • Display screen regulations – height of screen etc. • Trailing cables • Risk assessments • No water near electrical devices • Regular review of work practises • Display health and safety notices and public liability insurance • Staff training
- 10. Waste, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations • Reduce landfill waste and promote accountability for waste disposal • Dispose of electrical goods • Products have obligations in terms of EEE they sell • Finance collection, treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal • Audit trails – keep records for 4 years
- 11. Copyrights, Design and Patents Act 1988