Intent
of the Code of Ethics:
A Code of Ethics
is necessary for the protection of the
certification process, the individual
certificant and finally the client consumer.
Possible violations
of the ISFCE Code of Ethics and Professional
Responsibility are taken very seriously
and will be vigorously pursued.
The ISFCE and
all CCE certificants have the responsibility
to maintain the CCE certification to
the highest ethical standards and demonstrating
integrity, impartiality, diligence &
professionalism in performance.
All CCE Certificants
are required to help maintain the integrity
of the CCE and the CCE process.
Applicants
or CCE certificants who become aware
of any violation of the Code of Ethics
and Professional Responsibility must,
as soon as reasonably possible, report
such violation to the ISFCE.
Applicants
for the Certified Computer Examiner
Certification (CCE):
There are high
ethical standards for all CCE applicants
and certificants to abide by. All work
to complete the CCE process must be
done solely by the individual applicant.
CCE applicants may not corroborate,
work jointly, cheat or plagiarize others
work to complete the CCE process. Merely
setting up or belonging to groups, workgroups,
chatrooms, listservers, etc. that discuss
the CCE problems, grades, scores,the
grading system or any issues in the
CCE process that may assist in the completion
of the CCE process, will be considered
a violation of this code.
Applicants
my not use nor infer that they are CCE
certified, until such time as they are
actually awarded the CCE certification.
The CCE certification is only awarded
to applicants after all parts of the
examination process have been successfully
completed and the certifying board approves
the credentialing of the individual
applicant. Thus it would be a violation
of this code for an applicant to publicly
indicate that he or she has "Passed"
a particular part of the CCE.
The Certified
Computer Examiner (CCE)® is a trademarked
phrase and may not be used without the
specific written permission of the ISFCE.
Any violation of the above provisions
will result in the immediate removal
from the process, revocation of any
certification received and the forfeiture
of any fee paid. Additionally,
criminal or civil charges may be files.
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 the 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.
