ITP Codes of Practice (NZ)
The ITP Code of Practice provides guidelines for IT professionals and organisations in New Zealand. It explains the professional, ethical and acceptable ways of working in the IT industry. The Code helps IT professionals understand their responsibilities and encourages them to provide safe, reliable and high-quality IT services.
(IT Professionals New Zealand)
Professional Standards
IT professionals should work in a professional manner and provide good-quality IT services. They should use their knowledge, skills and experience correctly when completing their work. They should also follow professional standards and make sure their work meets the needs of their clients and organisations.
(IT Professionals New Zealand)
Ethical Behaviour
IT professionals should be honest, responsible and trustworthy when doing their work. They should protect confidential information and avoid using their position or technical knowledge in an inappropriate way. They should also think about how their decisions may affect their clients, organisation and the wider community.
(IT Professionals New Zealand )
Best Practices in IT
IT professionals should continue improving their knowledge and skills because technology changes quickly. They should keep up with new technologies, security risks and industry practices. Professionals should also work within their areas of competence and only provide services that they are qualified and capable of doing.
(IT Professionals New Zealand )
Respect for People and Culture
IT professionals should treat people fairly and with respect. They should consider different cultural values when designing, developing and using technology. In New Zealand, this includes understanding and respecting Māori culture, values and ways of working.
(IT Professionals New Zealand )
Māori and Bicultural Principles
IT professionals should respect Māori values and tikanga when working with Māori people and communities. Māori perspectives can help guide responsible and respectful approaches to technology and data. This means IT professionals should consider Māori needs and involve Māori appropriately when technology affects Māori communities.
(Data.govt.nz)
Reference List (APA style)
IT Professionals New Zealand. (2015, June). Information technology code of practice: Guidelines of good and acceptable practice for IT professionals and organisations operating in New Zealand. https://itp.nz/s/IITP-Code-of-Practice-1.pdf
IT Professionals New Zealand. (2017, May). ITP New Zealand Code of Ethics. https://itp.nz/s/ITP-Code-of-Ethics.pdf
Data.govt.nz. (2020, November 23). Ngā Tikanga Paihere. https://www.data.govt.nz/toolkit/data-ethics/nga-tikanga-paihere
