2014

UXPA ConferenceJuly 22, 2014

Richard Bellaver

Development of the Code of Conduct

Conceived 2003Enacted 2005Reminder 2010Revised ????

Development of the Code of Conduct

http://www.ethicsweb.ca/

http://www.ethicsweb.ca/

Assn. of Computing Machinery (ACM) Code of Ethics

• Commitment to ethical conduct is expected• Not all issues to be faced• Supplemented by guidelines• Expressed in general form• Questions on conflicts answered by thoughtful

principles not regulations

http://www.acm.org/

ACM Code

1. General Moral ImperativesWell-being

Avoid harm

Honest & trustworthy

Don’t discriminate

Honor property rights

Intellectual property

Privacy

Confidentiality

ACM Code

2. Professional ResponsibilitiesQuality

Competence

Know the law

Review

Analyze risks.

Honor contracts

Understanding

Access when authorized

ACM Code

3. OrganizationalSocial responsibilitiesEnhance quality lifeProper uses of resourcesAssure user needs in designProtect dignity Opportunities to learn

ACM Code

4. ComplianceUphold principlesViolations inconsistent with

membership

Belmont Report

• Respect• Beneficence• Justice• Applications

– Informed consent– Assessment of Risks and benefits– Selection of subjects

UXPA Code of ConductRecognition of its responsibilities to the public, clients, employers, and colleagues. The Code guides members in basic tenets of ethical and professional conduct.

http://www.upassoc.org/upa_projects/body_of_knowledge/code_of_conduct.html

UXPA

UXPA Code of ConductRecognition of its responsibilities to the public, clients, employers, and colleagues.

Calls members to evaluate the risks and benefits of their actions on all stakeholders and ensure these actions meet highest ethical standards.

http://www.upassoc.org/upa_projects/body_of_knowledge/code_of_conduct.html

UXPA

UXPA Code of Conduct

General UPA Ethical BeliefsAct in the Best Interest of Everyone Be Honest with Everyone Do No Harm and If Possible Provide Benefits Act with IntegrityAvoid Conflicts of InterestRespect Privacy, Confidentiality, and AnonymityProvide All Resultant Data

UXPA

UXPA Code of Conduct

General UPA Ethical Beliefs

Act in the Best Interest of Everyone Be Honest with Everyone

UXPA

UXPA Code of Conduct

General UPA Ethical Beliefs Do No Harm and If Possible Provide Benefits

Act with Integrity

UXPA

UXPA Code of Conduct

General UPA Ethical Beliefs

Avoid Conflicts of Interest

Respect Privacy, Confidentiality, and Anonymity

UXPA

UXPA Code of Conduct

General UPA Ethical Beliefs

Provide All Resultant Data

UXPA

UXPA Code of Conduct

• Is it working?

UXPA

UXPA Code of Conduct

• Is there something better?

UXPA

The Lineup๏ Richard Bellaver

- Development of the Code of Conduct

๏ Cory Lebson

- The Ethics of UX “White Labeling”

๏ Donna Tedesco

- Ethics when moderating in UX research

๏ Bill Albert

- The Ethical Landscape of User Experience

๏ Michael Rawlings

- Increasing Conversion rates without comprising UX Ethics

๏ Elisa del Galdo

- UX and Ethics in Healthcare

๏ Kara DeFrias

- Breaking out of the Lab: UX Ethics in the Wild