Ethics Information
Some of those
in the world of awards (including us) believe that HOW we
do things is just as important as WHAT we do. And
so, it can be worth your while to examine some of the
resources here concerning web ethics. There is a
sample ethics statement that you can adapt for your own
awards program as well as links to Internet ethics
organizations. Some of the
organizations listed here are specific to awards programs,
some are not.
Ethics
Organizations for Awards Programs
COE 2004
Global is an ethics initiative that started in Germany,
moved briefly to the USA, and is now back in Germany.
They strive to have award programs uphold an ethics
pledge. (In English and German.)
Ethics
Pledge Program is an initiative dedicated to
supporting integrity, honesty and fairness in award
programs.
World Wide
Web Ethics Community is a new organization dedicated
to the promotion of ethical behavior for awards
programs, awards indices, and business sites.
Other
Internet Ethics Organizations
Association
for Positive Ethical eXchange (APEX) has a mission to
"increase the credibility and professionalism of all
website owners, designers and users, to set ethical
standards, encourage professional practices, and promote
fellowship amongst Internet users." APEX has some award
programs as members, but the mission of APEX reaches out
to all Internet web sites.
Association
for the Protection of Internet Copyright (APIC) is
dedicated to education and enforcement of copyright laws
on the Internet. Many useful links concerning copyright
laws around the world.