SQA Code of Ethics

Adherence to ethical standards is a key criterion in earning and preserving the trust placed in the research quality assurance profession and is a requirement for membership in SQA and participation in its activities.

I, as a member of the Society of Quality Assurance, shall:

• Maintain a high level of personal integrity and professional competence;
• Act always in a manner that reflects creditably upon my profession;
• Maintain an objective attitude towards evaluation of facilities, studies, or product integrity regardless of any internal or external influences;
• Protect confidential information;
• Report findings accurately and honestly and make recommendations impartially;
• Avoid situations where my professional judgment may be compromised; 
• Understand, promote and implement the laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards applicable to the field of quality assurance and specifically to my position; and
• Uphold this Code of Ethics in the conduct of my duties and in my professional associations.