Our IT Code of Ethics
At Physics Services, we view every organization as a living system where technology, governance, and trust must work in perfect harmony.
Because our team engineers the vital digital foundations that keep our clients secure and compliant, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional conduct.
To that end, all Physics Services IT professionals are strictly bound by the ITPA (formerly SAGE-AU) Code of Ethics, a gold standard of digital stewardship rooted in decades of proven reliability and responsibility.
Whether we are managing complex networks for a multi-site enterprise, navigating digital transformations, or supporting community partners through pro-bono engagements, this code ensures that every system we touch is handled with unyielding integrity, complete transparency, and profound care.
P.S. While Physics Services is proudly headquartered in the United States, our adherence to this Australian-born standard is entirely deliberate. First, it honors our founder's professional roots, reflecting decades of consistent compliance with this exact code across global IT infrastructure and engineering projects. Second, ethics know no borders. The ITPA framework provides a pragmatic, common-sense approach to systems administration and data stewardship that remains deeply relevant and universally effective, regardless of geography.
ITPA Code of Ethics
Fair Treatment
I will treat everyone fairly. I will not discriminate against anyone on grounds such as age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, race or national origin.
Privacy
I will access private information on computer systems only when it is necessary in the course of my duties. I will maintain the confidentiality of any information to which I may have access. I acknowledge statutory laws governing data privacy such as the Australian Privacy Principles.
Communication
I will keep users informed about computing matters that may affect them -- such as conditions of acceptable use, sharing of common resources, maintenance of security, occurrence of system monitoring and any relevant legal obligations.
System Integrity
I will strive to ensure the integrity of the systems for which I have responsibility, using all appropriate means -- such as regularly maintaining software and hardware; analysing levels of system performance and activity; and, as far as possible, preventing unauthorised use or access.
Co-operation
I will co-operate with and support my fellow computing professionals. I acknowledge the community responsibility that is fundamental to the integrity of local, national, and international network resources.
Honesty
I will be honest about my competence and will seek help when necessary. When my professional advice is sought, I will be impartial. I will avoid conflicts of interest; if they do arise I will declare them.
Education
I will continue to update and enhance my technical knowledge and management skills by training, study, and the sharing of information and experiences with my fellow professionals.
Social Responsibility
I will continue to enlarge my understanding of the social and legal issues that arise in computing environments, and I will communicate that understanding to others when appropriate. I will strive to ensure that policies and laws about computer systems are consistent with my ethical principles.
Workplace Quality
I will strive to achieve and maintain a safe, healthy, productive workplace for all users.