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The Internet
Cafe Association of Cebu (ICAC) gladly announced its
official registration with Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, May 25, 2000 with SEC Registration no. C200000532.
ICAC as a Non Profit
Organization, which objectives are to establish and define a set of
standards of practice which will guide and direct all members and pursue
its individual business and to encourage all members to dedicate themselves
to a course of conduct which manifests respect confidence and trust on
the part of the general public and all users of the internet cafes. and welcomes also the participation of any interested
I-cafe operators.
Preamble
The
Internet,has
become increasingly important to marketers' activities, as they provide exchanges and access to information worldwide. The operation of many Internet
Cafés business has created new opportunities and risks, if are not
currently addressed. The Internet Cafe Association of Cebu Code of Ethics
provides additional guidance and direction for ethical responsibility in
this dynamic area of business. The Internet Cafe Association of Cebu is
committed to ethical professional conduct and has adopted these principles
for using the Internet, including activities utilizing network computers.
General
Responsibilities
SECTION
1
Internet
Café Operators must assess the risks and take responsibility for
the consequences of their activities.
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Internet
Café Operators owe certain duties to the ICAC, to the public, to
other members of the profession, and to themselves and must be guided by: Fairness
and loyalty towards the ICAC, associates, and clients
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Fidelity
to public needs.
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Serving
the interests of the clients and the community generally, as matters of
no less priority than the interests of the café owners.
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Support of professional ethics to avoid harm by protecting the rights of privacy, ownership and access.
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Adherence
to all applicable laws and regulations.
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Awareness
of changes in regulations related to the Internet Café Profession.
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Effective
communication to association members on risks and policies related to Internet
Café Profession, when appropriate.
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Organizational
commitment to ethical Internet.
SECTION 2
Duties
of an Internet Cafe Operator to the Association
An
Internet Cafe Operator shall:
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Acknowledge
the ICAC as the self regulating body that represents the internet Café
business in Cebu.
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Adhere to the Code of Ethics, bylaws and regulations
of the ICAC.
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Accept the ICAC as an authority empowered to provide
evaluation in the standards
of the Internet Café business.
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Adhere
to the methods and procedures of professional evaluation of the ICAC.
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Recognize
the ICAC, it's meetings and electronic communications as a source:
of fellowship with other operators.
of
sharing professional data and techniques .
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Inform
other operators of the existence, nature, and mandates of the ICAC and
of the need and benefits of being a member of the ICAC, and present for
membership any operators expressing interest.
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Assist
and encourage others to become good café operators.
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Assist
and encourage other operators who are relatively new to the business
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Inform
board of any actions that have been made by other café operator
that could damage the integrity or cause harm to the
ICAC or its members.
SECTION
3
Duties
of an Internet Cafe Operator to the Public
An
Internet Cafe Operator shall:
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Preserve the integrity and security of customer’s information.
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Inform
the public on the proper use the internet.
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Promote equal access to information, within the scope permitted by the association and to discourage the customers from opening ‘smut’ websites through posters in the establishment.
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act
to correct or report any situation which could cause losses, whether humanly
injurious or financially damaging.
SECTION 4
Duties
of an Internet Café Operator to Other Café Operators
An
Internet Cafe Operator shall:
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Conduct
himself towards other operators with courtesy and good faith and without
malicious intent.
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Not
maliciously injure the reputation or business of another café operator. or
maliciously injure the reputation or business of another café operator.
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Not
advertise or represent his/her services in a misleading manner.
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Assist
in extending the effectiveness of the Internet café business through
the interchange of information and experience except where sharing of information
or data would contravene confidentiality.
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Members
shall seek to upgrade their professional knowledge and skill and shall
maintain awareness of technological developments, procedures and standards
which are relevant to their field, and shall encourage their fellow members
to do likewise.
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Members
shall avoid any situation that may give rise to a conflict of interest
between themselves and shall make full and immediate disclosure to the
board if any conflict should occur.
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Abide
by all licensing requirements accompanying the software that he/she shall
use.
The
Code of Ethics of the Internet Cafe Association of Cebu may be reviewed
for revision annually.
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Members
of the ICAC may suggest changes in additions to the Code of Ethics.
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All
suggested changes shall be well documented, showing why the member considers
the changes as beneficial or necessary.
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All
suggested changes must be provided in writing to the reviewing bodies who
shall review them, then forward them to the Council within a month of the
time that the Council is to meet to deliberate changes. All
suggested changes must be provided in writing to the reviewing bodies who
shall review them, then forward them to the Council within a month of the
time that the Council is to meet to deliberate changes.
The
Council must approve all revisions, additions, or deletions after careful
deliberation of these changes. Once accepted by the Council, the old Code
of Ethics shall immediately cease to be of effect and the new Code of Ethics
shall be in force and used.
Revision
of the Code of Ethics:(Revised: May 27, 2000)
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