Ethics & Code of Conduct

Professional Conduct

Professional conduct means acting with honesty, discipline, respect, and responsibility when representing SIE, its public identity, or affiliated institutional work.

Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of interest should be identified, disclosed, and handled carefully. Decisions should be made in the interest of mission, public trust, and institutional integrity.

Confidentiality and Respect

Sensitive information should be handled carefully, and all communication should reflect respect, professionalism, and responsible judgment.

• Respectful behavior
• Confidential handling of sensitive information
• Ethical decision making
• Mission-aligned communication
• Clear separation of personal and institutional matters

Ethical Decision Making

When uncertainty exists, the responsible path is to choose transparency, documentation, caution, and escalation rather than informal or unclear decision making.