Code of Professional Conduct

Who it applies to

Every holder of an AIPA credential, from the day it is issued for as long as they hold it. It applies to professional work that involves the competence the credential certifies.

The standards

Competence — take on AI work only where you have, or can obtain, the competence it needs, and say so when you do not.

Honesty — represent what AI systems can and cannot do truthfully, including their limitations, error rates, costs and risks. Do not overstate results from demonstrations or evaluations.

Safety and harm — design, build and operate AI systems with proportionate safeguards for the people they affect, and raise concerns when a system you work on is likely to cause serious harm.

Privacy and security — protect the personal and confidential data AI systems handle, and respect the access boundaries you are trusted with.

Fairness — take reasonable steps to identify and reduce unfair treatment of people or groups by systems you are responsible for.

Accountability — keep appropriate records of the decisions you make about AI systems, and accept responsibility for your part in them.

Integrity of the credential — protect the confidentiality of AIPA exams, and describe your credential accurately.

Raising a conduct concern

Anyone may raise a concern that a credential holder has seriously breached this code, using the Complaints page. Concerns must relate to conduct within the previous three years and include enough detail for us to investigate. We acknowledge a concern within 5 business days.

The holder is told of the concern and given at least 21 days to respond. A panel of at least three people with no conflict of interest in the case decides it, based on the evidence. AIPA does not decide matters that are before a court or regulator until they are resolved, but may suspend a credential in the meantime where there is a serious risk to the public.

Outcomes

The panel may dismiss the concern, issue private guidance or a warning, require corrective action, suspend the credential for a fixed period, or revoke it. Suspensions and revocations are shown on the public register. The holder may appeal the decision (see Appeals & Complaints).