A Digital Forensics Examiner will at all times:
- Demonstrate commitment and diligence in performance of assigned duties;
- Demonstrate integrity in completing professional assignments;
- Maintain the utmost objectivity in all forensic examinations and accurately present findings;
- Conduct examinations based on established, validated procedures;
- Abide by the highest moral and ethical standards and abide by the code set forth herein;
- Testify truthfully in all matters before any board, court or proceeding;
- Avoid any action that would knowingly present a conflict of interest;
- Comply with all legal orders of the courts;
- Thoroughly examine all evidence within the scope of the engagement.
A Digital Forensics Examiner will never:
- Withhold any relevant evidence;
- Reveal any confidential matters or knowledge learned in an examination without an order from a court of competent jurisdiction or with the express permission of the client;
- Express an opinion on the guilt or innocence of any party;
- Engage in any unethical or illegal conduct;
- Knowingly undertake an assignment beyond his or her ability;
- Misrepresent education, training or credentials;
- Show bias or prejudice in findings or examinations;
- Exceed authorization in conducting examinations.