[Olpc-sysadmin] SAGE ethics signature

[Jason Woofenden]

I agree to follow the SAGE System Administrators' Code of Ethics as
written and co-signed by SAGE and USENIX as of 2006 and copied
below.

My public key is published here:

http://keyserver.ubuntu.com:11371/pks/lookup?search=jason210%40herkamire.com&op=vindex

Take care,

      - Jason Woofenden


System Administrators' Code of Ethics


USENIX grants permission to reproduce this Code in any format, provided that the
wording is not changed in any way, that signatories LOPSA, USENIX, and SAGE are
included, and that no other signatory or logo is added without explicit permission
from the copyright holders.

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We as professional System Administrators do hereby commit ourselves to the highest
standards of ethical and professional conduct, and agree to be guided by this code of
ethics, and encourage every System Administrator to do the same.

Professionalism

  * I will maintain professional conduct in the workplace and will not allow personal
    feelings or beliefs to cause me to treat people unfairly or unprofessionally.

Personal Integrity

  * I will be honest in my professional dealings and forthcoming about my competence
    and the impact of my mistakes. I will seek assistance from others when required.
  * I will avoid conflicts of interest and biases whenever possible. When my advice is
    sought, if I have a conflict of interest or bias, I will declare it if
    appropriate, and recuse myself if necessary.

Privacy

  * I will access private information on computer systems only when it is necessary in
    the course of my technical duties. I will maintain and protect the confidentiality
    of any information to which I may have access, regardless of the method by which I
    came into knowledge of it.

Laws and Policies

  * I will educate myself and others on relevant laws, regulations, and policies
    regarding the performance of my duties.

Communication

  * I will communicate with management, users, and colleagues about computer matters
    of mutual interest. I will strive to listen to and understand the needs of all
    parties.

System Integrity

  * I will strive to ensure the necessary integrity, reliability, and availability of
    the systems for which I am responsible.
  * I will design and maintain each system in a manner to support the purpose of the
    system to the organization.

Education

  * I will continue to update and enhance my technical knowledge and other
    work-related skills. I will share my knowledge and experience with others.

Responsibility to Computing Community

  * I will cooperate with the larger computing community to maintain the integrity of
    network and computing resources.

Social Responsibility

  * As an informed professional, I will encourage the writing and adoption of relevant
    policies and laws consistent with these ethical principles.

Ethical Responsibility

  * I will strive to build and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive workplace.
  * I will do my best to make decisions consistent with the safety, privacy, and
    well-being of my community and the public, and to disclose promptly factors that
    might pose unexamined risks or dangers.
  * I will accept and offer honest criticism of technical work as appropriate and will
    credit properly the contributions of others.
  * I will lead by example, maintaining a high ethical standard and degree of
    professionalism in the performance of all my duties. I will support colleagues and
    co-workers in following this code of ethics.

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Draft of September 12, 2003, approved September 18, 2003, by the SAGE Executive
Committee and September 30, 2003, by the Ethics Working Group.

Co-signed by LOPSA, USENIX, and SAGE 2006.
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