đ§âđ» ITP Codes of Practice (New Zealand)
đ§ Role of the Code
The ITP (Institute of IT Professionals) Codes of Practice set the professional and ethical standards for IT practitioners across Aotearoa New Zealand. These guidelines promote integrity, accountability, and public trust in the digital sector.
đ Core Principles
Honesty & Transparency IT professionals must communicate truthfully and clearly in all professional dealings.
Confidentiality & Security Client data must be protected from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Respect for Clients & Communities Practitioners should act with empathy and cultural awareness, especially when working with diverse populations.
Ongoing Learning & Responsible Innovation Commitment to continuous improvement, ethical design, and socially responsible technology development.
đż Bicultural Integration
The ITP Code recognizes the importance of MÄori values in shaping ethical IT practice:
Mana (Dignity, Authority) Upholding the integrity of individuals and their data, especially in culturally sensitive contexts.
Whakapapa (Genealogy, Connections) Understanding the cultural lineage and context behind dataâespecially when working with MÄori communities.
Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship) Acting as stewards of both technical systems and cultural knowledge, ensuring respectful and protective use.
đĄ Why This Matters
As an IT practitioner or digital designer:
Youâre not just building systemsâyouâre shaping trust.
Ethical practice means protecting privacy, honoring cultural values, and designing with empathy.
Bicultural integration isnât optionalâitâs foundational to responsible innovation in Aotearoa.