Code of Ethics for Certified Professionals

Purpose

professional conduct expected of UKG certified persons

Scope

This policy applies to UKG personnel, contractors, subject-matter experts, assessors, decision-makers, administrators and candidates to the extent relevant to their role.

Mandatory controls

• Act honestly and avoid false or misleading professional claims.
• Respect confidentiality, privacy and lawful data handling.
• Work within competence and disclose material limitations.
• Use AI and automation responsibly with appropriate human oversight.
• Avoid discrimination, manipulation, undisclosed conflicts and unsafe practices.
• Correct material errors and cooperate with legitimate investigations.
• Do not misuse UKG marks or imply government/immigration endorsement.

Required records

• Declarations, substantiated complaints and actions.

Review and control

This controlled document is reviewed at least annually and whenever there is a material legal, scheme, technology, risk or accreditation change. The English master controls; translations must be reviewed after a material English change.