GS6-2 - Codes of ethics for geospatial professionals
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Author and Citation Info:
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Codes of ethics for geospatial professionals. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).
Learning Objectives:
Compare and contrast the ethical guidelines promoted by the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) and the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Propose a resolution to a conflict between an obligation in the GIS Code of Ethics and organizations’ proprietary interests
Explain how one or more obligations in the GIS Code of Ethics may conflict with organizations’ proprietary interests
Describe the sanctions imposed by ASPRS and GISCI on individuals whose professional actions violate the codes of ethics
You are currently viewing an archived version of Topic Ethics for Certified Geospatial Professionals. If updates or revisions have been published you can find them at Ethics for Certified Geospatial Professionals.
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Codes of ethics for geospatial professionals. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).