Code of Ethics
Honour and duty. They’re fundamental parts of an eDiscovery c areer. And they’re fundamental parts of being a member of a eDCC. If you’re interested in becoming a member of our eDiscovery professional organisation, you need to subscribe to our eDCC Code of Ethics. It safeguards the professionalism of the eDiscovery industry. It also protects the integrity of our credentials.
All eDiscovery professionals who are certified by eDCC recognise that such certification is a privilege. It must be both earned and maintained.
In support of this principle, all eDCC members are required to commit to fully support this Code of Ethics (the “Code”). eDCC members who intentionally or knowingly violate any provision of the Code will be subject to action by a peer review panel. This may result in the revocation of certification.
If you observe any actions by an eDCC member that breach the Code, you are obligated as an eDCC member to follow the ethics complaint procedure. Failure to do so may be considered a breach of the Code.
Code of Ethics Preamble.
- The safety and welfare of society and the common good, duty to our principles and duty to each other, requires that we adhere, and be seen to adhere, to the highest ethical standards of behaviour.
- Therefore, strict adherence to this Code is a condition of certification.
The code
You will:
- Protect society, the common good, necessary public trust and confidence, and the infrastructure.
- Act honourably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and legally.
- Provide diligent and competent service to principals.
- Advance and protect the profession.