Professional Ethics (part 10)

Confidentiality


The confidentiality requirement applies to all services provided
Prohibit from using confidential information acquired in the course of professional work for his personal advantage or for the advantage of a third party.

Acts discreditable to the profession


'All member shall not commit any acts which are discreditable to the profession'
 e.g gross careless,neglect an incapacity in the performance of professional duties and impropriety in professional conduct.

Disciplinary procedures


The function of Investigation Committee and Disciplinary Committee
~is to investigate complaints made against any member
~is responsible for taking disciplinary action if it thinks fit e.g penalty of a certain amount,suspension of the member not exceeding a period of 5 years,and the expulsion of the member etc.

SUMMARY


The demand for certain professional services depend on public confidence in the profession.So the rule of ethics in society and the unique ethical responsibilities is important.