IT Professionalism, Ethics, and Governance: An ACS Case Analysis

This assignment presents a case study analyzed through the lens of the ACS (Australian Computer Society) Code of Professional Conduct and relevant Australian legislation and international standards. The analysis is structured around the White Framework, examining the consequences and actions related to ethical dilemmas in IT, leading to informed decision-making. The assignment identifies and applies specific ACS Code values and sub-paragraphs, emphasizing the importance of public interest, competency, and professional development. Furthermore, it identifies relevant Australian legislation, including the Fair Work Act and the Corporations Act, alongside AS/ISO/IEC standards related to quality management and conformity assessment. The study highlights the critical role of IT professionals in maintaining ethical standards, ensuring data security, and adhering to legal and industry regulations. Desklib provides access to similar solved assignments and resources for students.

ACS Cover Sheet
Subject Name: Professional Environments (Module 1 – Project 1)
Project
Name/Number: Project 1 – Professionalism, Ethics and Governance
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Section 1 – The White Framework
Student Instructions: Fill in the Table below using short sentences or dot points to make a list in each section. You must fill out all
three table cells under Issues/Results prior to marking it as complete. You should input 350-500 words into this section.
Case Study
Name & Number:
Step Process/Step Issues/Results
Step 1: Analyse - The
Consequences  If the system is permitted to go live, it's possible that all of the functions and sub-
functionalities will fail to meet the requirements. The company's activities will be abruptly
halted if the system hangs in a short period of time.
 If the system is permitted to go live without testing of this system or going to automate
system then the database storage security and application security may not be proper and
the security concerns may be arise.
Step 2: Analyse - The
Actions  The IR professional should try to maintain the continuity of information technology
services and information flow with great care, according to the ACS Code of Ethics.
 According to ACS code of ethics the IT professionals should give the responsibility to
more responsible person in order to maintain the information flow and overcome the
technique problems so that they can maintain the repetition of the company and maintain
the security of the information system.
 The professional should deliver goods and services that fit the operational and financial
demands of clients and workers, according to the ACS code of ethics rule NR4.6.1. It is an
offence and a violation of ACS regulations if the system is permitted to go online without
adequate testing to ensure functionality.

Step 3: Make A Decision
The ethical problem will be prevalent in IT firms and will surface in times of crisis. The IT
professional must keep in mind the norms and regulations that must be followed when doing their
duties. According to a CS code of standards it is recommended to the IT managers that the shell
monitor and evaluate the flow of Information and maintain the continuity of information
technology in order to taking care of the information flow and maintained and establish the guild
lines. The Australian Computer Society has established these guidelines to ensure the seamless
operation of all public and client-facing functions.

Section 2 – The Governance and Regulatory Environment
Part 1 - ACS Code of Professional Conduct Analysis
Identify the appropriate ACS Code of Professional Conduct values along with the relevant sub-paragraph topics by number and sub-paragraph
(e.g. 1.2.6 (g) – endeavour to extend public knowledge and understanding of ICT). Group each by value and appropriate corresponding sub-
paragraphs relevant to your case study.
Case Study:
(Name & Number)
ACS Code of Professional Conduct Value & Section: 1.2.?
There are several ACS code of professional conduct value and suction which is the improvement and enhancement of quality of life.
The professional development competency on a steel Public Interest. ACS code of professional conduct is stands for Australian
computer society. There are several code of ethics and standards which are set by the company and that are honesty, professional
development, competence, professionalism, the enhancement of quality of life.
ACS Code of Professional Conduct Section: 1.2.?
Take steps to guarantee that your hard-won information and expertise is passed on in such a way that the receivers not only enhance
their own effectiveness in their current jobs, but also become eager to expand their skills and take on new responsibilities. It is a
relatively new industry that is characterised by fast change. It hasn't had the chance to expand over time and develop its own set of
norms and regulations. The ACS is working to increase public trust in the IT industry.
Priorities
 I must make every effort to ensure that information technology services and information flow are not disrupted while under
my supervision.
 I will take a responsibility to protect the confidentiality and integrity of other people's information.
ACS Code of Professional Conduct Section: 1.2.?
Competency
 Attempt to deliver products and services that meet stakeholders' operational and financial requirements.

 Respect the professional knowledge of colleagues in their areas of expertise, and seek it out when required.
ACS Code of Professional Conduct Section: 1.2.?
Professional Development
 Support ICT education, training, and professional development that is tailored to the specific requirements of individuals and
their varied career pathways.
 raise public awareness of issues impacting the industry and its public relations
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Section 2 – The Governance and Regulatory Environment
Part 2 – Legislative and International Standards Analysis
Identify the appropriate Australian Legislation (e.g. Fair Work Act; Privacy Act). Identify and list relevant Australian/International Organization
for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (AS ISO/IEC) (e.g. AS ISO/IEC 38500:2016). Provide at least four items in each
category in the boxes below.
Case Study:
Australian Legislation
 The primary pieces of law that deal with are the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) and the Fair Work Regulations 2009. In
Australia, they regulate the interaction between employees and employers. They offer a safety net of basic entitlements,
allow for flexible work arrangements and workplace fairness, and protect employees from discrimination.
 The Corporations Act of 2001 is the primary piece of law that governs businesses in Australia. It applies to corporations as
well as other legal organisations such as partnerships.
 The Independent Contractors Act of 2006 safeguards genuine independent contractors' rights to engage into a service
contract and forbids third-party intervention.
 Freedom of Information Act 1982
AS/ISO/IEC Standards
Within ISO/CASCO, the ISO policy development committee on conformity assessment, the ISO (International Organization for
Standardization) and the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) collaborate on conformity assessment standards and
guidelines. ISO is a non-profit worldwide organisation that creates standards to assure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products,

services, and systems. To guarantee uniformity, ISO standards have been put in place. ISC International standards are very
important for quality and uncertainty management. The support investigated to analyse about the value of innovation and format
manufacture to manufacture more products of consistent quality and performance. AS standards are the quality management system
which are applicable towards the organisation and include requirement of the industry.