Ethical Code of Conduct: Personal Decision making steps

Think of who can be affected?

Think of who can benefit

Think of who will not benefit

Could it potentially harm the public?

Could this put someones personal security at risk

Could this put our national security at risk

Could it ruin someones reputations

Does this align with my morals?

Is this honest or dishonest?

Is this cheating?

Would I be willing to take responsibility for this?

Am I breaking confidentiality?

Am I doing this for my own personal gain?

Do I have permission to share this?

Is this legal?

Are there any laws that I am breaking?

Are people breaking laws that I should report?

What consequences could I face

Bad reputation

Lawsuit

Termination