Code of Ethics for Professional Communicators

Name of code

Code of Ethics for Professional Communicators

Originator of code

The Council of Ethics in Communication

Country

Finland

Original language

Finnish/Swedish/English

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

PR

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Code of Ethics for Professional Communicators is a guideline produced by the Council of Ethics in Communication for all professionals working in communication roles, both in companies and the public sector. In addition to the ethical guidelines, the Council of Ethics in Communication produces statements and recommendations concerning the communication field, but it does not accept complaints regarding violations of the code. The Code of Ethics emphasizes openness, honesty, respect, and reliability as the guiding principles for communication professionals.

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