CI Fellows Code of Ethics
As leaders, mentors, and champions within the competitive intelligence community, the Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows recognizes that sound ethical practices are foundational to the generation of actionable insights. In an environment where the speed of business, data complexity, and technological tools change rapidly, maintaining the trust of our organizations, clients, and peers is paramount.
This Code of Ethics serves as an active framework to guide CI practitioners in navigating complex collection and analytical scenarios. By committing to these principles, we reinforce the integrity of our discipline, protect personal and proprietary data, and ensure that our strategic guidance remains objective, lawful, and respected across the global business landscape.
June 2026 CI Fellows Code of Ethics
Comply with all applicable laws and your company’s policies.
Act with professional integrity in all your business interactions.
Obtain competitive information through lawful and ethical means as established by industry standards and your company’s policy.
Provide objective analysis that can distinguish between facts, assumptions, and judgments.
Avoid engaging in an action that creates an actual or perceived conflict of interest.
Treat information sources in a manner that respects their privacy.
Safeguard personal and proprietary data entrusted to you and use it only in accordance with applicable laws and agreements.
Use of Artificial Intelligence and related technology is covered by this Code of Ethics as are all information collection techniques.
Do not engage in conduct that violates these standards or applicable company policies, and abide by company policies for reporting ethical concerns.
