Organizational Ethics

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IEEE strives to achieve the highest standards of integrity and endeavors to conduct business around the world in a responsible and ethical way. It is important that those who act on the organization's behalf ensure IEEE's compliance by adhering to the same standards and expectations.

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Code of Conduct
Code of Ethics
IEEE Ethics Reporting Line
Compliance related policies
Legal and Compliance Department
IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems

Code of Conduct

The IEEE Code of Conduct (PDF, 57 KB) describes IEEE members’ and staff’s commitment to the highest standards of integrity, responsible behavior, and ethical and professional conduct.

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Code of Ethics

The IEEE Code of Ethics has been in existence since the merger with AIEE and IRE in 1963. Every IEEE member agrees to abide by the IEEE Constitution, Code of Ethics, Bylaws, and Policies when joining.

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IEEE Ethics Reporting Line

Reports of violations, or concerns regarding potential violations, of IEEE Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Policies or applicable can be filed confidentially, or if you choose anonymously, through the IEEE Ethics Reporting Line at +1 888 359 6323 or by submitting an online report. To learn more, access IEEE Ethics Reporting Line FAQ.

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IEEE Policies (PDF, 977 KB):

Anti-Boycott Policy (12.12)
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (12.13)
Antitrust and Fair Competition Policy (12.10)
Civility Policy (9.25)
Computer Policy (9.28)
Economic Sanctions and Embargoes Policy (12.11)
IEEE Records Management Policy Statement (12.8)
IEEE Social Media Policy (9.27)
Whistleblower and Non-Retaliation Policy (9.9)

View the IEEE Principles of Business Conduct and Conflict of Interest

For more information on these policies or other compliance-related inquiries, please contact compliance@ieee.org.

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Legal and Compliance Department

Find information on the Legal and Compliance Department website to understand the function of the Department as well as important information related to IEEE and its compliance programs.

Visit the Legal and Compliance Department website

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IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems

The purpose of this Initiative is to ensure every technologist is educated, trained, and empowered to prioritize ethical considerations in the design and development of autonomous and intelligent systems.