Code of Ethics of the Register of Digital Communicators
(pursuant to Law no. 4 of 14 January 2013)
CHAPTER I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Art. 1 — Purposes
1.This Ethical Regulation governs the values, principles and standards of behavior to which all those registered in the Register of Digital Communicators are obliged.
2.The Regulations constitute an ethical basis and a binding reference for carrying out the Association's professional, associative and institutional activities.
Art. 2 — Scope of application
1.The provisions of these Regulations apply:
a) to all those registered in the Register;
b) to those who participate, in any capacity, in the activities and initiatives promoted by the Association;
c) to the subjects who represent the Association to third parties.
2.Registration in the Register implies full and unconditional acceptance of these Regulations.
Art. 3 — Binding nature
1.This Ethical Regulation is mandatory.
2.Any behavior that differs from the principles and provisions contained therein constitutes a significant ethical violation for disciplinary purposes.
CHAPTER II — GENERAL ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
Art. 4 — Integrity
1.Members are required to maintain conduct based on integrity, consistency and fairness.
2.It is forbidden to engage in behavior that could compromise the trust of users, clients or the Association.
Art. 5 — Legality
1.Members are obliged to operate in full compliance with current laws and regulations.
2.Failure to comply with the rules applicable to digital communication activity constitutes an ethical violation, regardless of the assessment of judicial liability.
Art. 6 — Social Responsibility
1.Members recognize the social value of digital communication and are required to practice the profession with a sense of responsibility towards the community.
2.It is forbidden to promote or disseminate content that may cause harm, discrimination or disinformation.
CHAPTER III — PRINCIPLES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT
Art. 7 — Transparency
1.Members are required to adopt behaviors based on transparency in professional and associative relationships.
2.It is forbidden to provide false, incomplete, or misleading information regarding skills, qualifications, assignments, or professional results.
Art. 8 — Competence
1.Members carry out their professional activities exclusively within the limits of their skills.
2.It is mandatory to ensure the continuous updating of professional knowledge and skills.
Art. 9 — Quality of professional action
1.The members are required to guarantee high quality standards in the provision of professional services.
2.Every activity must be carried out with diligence, expertise and appropriateness with respect to the positions assumed.
CHAPTER IV — PROTECTION OF USERS AND RIGHTS
Art. 10 — Protection of users
1.Subscribers are required to protect the legitimate interests of users and clients.
2.It is forbidden to adopt practices that are incorrect, misleading or harmful to the rights of users.
Art. 11 — Confidentiality
1.The members are obliged to guarantee the confidentiality of the information acquired while carrying out their professional activity.
2.The use of information must take place exclusively for lawful purposes consistent with the tasks conferred.
CHAPTER V — ASSOCIATIVE BEHAVIOR
Art. 12 — Relationships between members
1.Relationships between members must be based on fairness, loyalty and mutual respect.
2.It is forbidden to engage in appropriate behavior to damage the image, reputation or professional activity of other members.
Art. 13 — Conflicts of Interest
1.Subscribers are required to promptly declare any situation of conflict of interest.
2.In the presence of a conflict of interest, the member is obliged to refrain from activities that could compromise their independence.
Art. 14 — Behavior towards the Association
1.Members are required to comply with the Statute, regulations and resolutions of the associative bodies.
2.Any behavior contrary to the values and principles of the Association constitutes a violation of these Regulations.
CHAPTER VI — FINAL PROVISIONS
Art. 15 — Violations
1.Violations of these Ethics Regulations are assessed according to the disciplinary procedures provided for by the Statute and internal regulations.
2.The penalties are commensurate with the seriousness of the violation and the repetition of the behavior.
Art. 16 — Entry into force
1.This Ethical Regulation comes into force from the date of approval by the competent body of the Association.
2.The Regulations form an integral part of the requirements for registration in the Register of Digital Communicators.