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Etusivu / In English / Code of Ethics for Professional Communicators

Code of Ethics for Professional Communicators

Responsible communication is more than just following the letter of the law. It is a constant reflection on the ethics of communication, responsible policies, and actions in everyday communication.

Open, active, and respectful interaction is at the heart of communication. Success in a rapidly changing environment requires trust built on honesty.

Openness

A communications professional:

  • Promotes an open communication culture and strengthens the communication skills of their organization.
  • Provides relevant information to stakeholders in a proactive and active way.
  • Communicates clearly who they represent.
  • Openly communicates interests and affiliations in relation to the mandate, both their own and those of the organization they represent.

Honesty

A communications professional:

  • Distinguishes views and opinions from factual claims. Only makes claims that are verifiable.
  • Does not present claims that they know to be false and does not misrepresent truthful claims
  • Always corrects a claim that is found to be incorrect.

Reliability

A communications professional:

  • Establishes the trustworthiness of their employer or client.
  • Uses the confidential information and networks of their employer or client responsibly.
  • Is responsible for ensuring that all partners supporting the communication also act in accordance with the Communication Code of Ethics.
  • Identifies and discloses challenges and risks related to communication.

Respectfulness

A communications professional:

  • Promotes respectful encounters and a culture of constructive debate.
  • Understands the diversity of stakeholders and cultures and their different needs and takes them into account in communication.

Communication Code of Ethics 2015-2023

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