Code of Ethics
Our Code of Ethics provides a framework of professional conduct for members and those using our verification services:
- to act with fairness, integrity and courtesy in all business activities
- to comply with all relevant law including statutory regulatory requirements, and with all relevant codes of practice, codes of conduct and professional guidance notes
- to obtain and respect the confidentiality of information relevant to the conduct of services offered
- to accept responsibility for recognising circumstances where actual or perceived prejudicial influences or conflicts of interests may arise in the course of business activities; to identify such influences or conflicts to the parties concerned and take action as required
- to be willing to explain the basis of remuneration and reward in relation to the services offered
- to achieve, maintain and apply the standard of knowledge and competence appropriate to the services offered and activities performed
- to act only within the limits of personal competence and any authority as an employee or agent