Application for Associate Membership

An examiner with a criminal record may result in credibility issues in professional settings. Because of this, all CCE applicants will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. In order to become a member of the ISFCE, all candidates must not have a criminal record as defined by the ISFCE.

ISFCE definition of a criminal record relating to certification Criminal record defined includes:

• A conviction within or outside the United States of any sexually related offense or crime of moral turpitude
• A conviction within or outside the United States of any crime that is classified as a felony or of which the resulting penalty could be more than 1 year of imprisonment
• The individual is a subject of a restraining order or similar court order for domestic battery, sexual offenses or assault
• Any conviction for sexual battery or similar sexual offense of which the resulting sentence could be less than 1 year of imprisonment
• If no sentence is received, the possible maximum sentence in the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred is the deciding factor

Once you are accepted as an Associate Member, the individual must not be convicted of a criminal offense, as defined above. Conviction of such an offense will result in revocation of membership

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I understand the requirements of the ISFCE Criminal Record Policy and also understand that I am subject to and consent to a background check. I also understand that any registration fee or other payment made to the ISFCE will be forfeited to the ISFCE if this background check reveals a criminal record that violates the ISFCE Criminal Record Policy.

All current CCEs, CCE candidates, recertification candidates, and applicants for Associate, Corporate, and Fellow memberships must agree to abide by the ISFCE Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility to obtain and maintain their certification and membership.

If a CCE or candidate fails to adhere to this code, their conduct will be reviewed by the ISFCE Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee, and their certification may be suspended or revoked.

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- INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF FORENSIC COMPUTER EXAMINERS -

- CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY -

Intent of the Code of Ethics:

A Code of Ethics is necessary to protect the integrity of the certification process.  The ISFCE feels very strongly about the importance of a sound, enforced Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility (Code). Maintaining the integrity of ISFCE is in the best interest of all members.  The ISFCE will thoroughly and impartially investigate all suspected violations of the Code. 

All Associate Members, must agree to and abide by the ISFCE Code in order to obtain and maintain their membership.  Violations of the Code may result in suspension or revocation of the Associate Membership. 

If the Code is changed, all Associate Members will be required to agree to and abide by the current Code.  

The ISFCE and all Associate Members are responsible to maintain the highest ethical standards and demonstrate integrity, impartiality, diligence and professionalism.

Associate Members may not use the CCE designation or infer he or she is CCE certified, until such time as they are actually awarded the CCE certification by the ISFCE. Thus it would be a violation of this Code for an applicant to publicly indicate that he or she has passed a particular section of the CCE.

Possible violations of the ISFCE Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility will be taken very seriously and will be vigorously pursued.

An ISFCE Associate Members member will at all times:

• Demonstrate commitment, diligence and professionalism in performance of assigned duties.
• Demonstrate integrity in completing professional assignments.
• Maintain the utmost objectivity in all forensic examinations and accurately present findings.
• Conduct forensic examinations based on established, validated procedures.
• Abide by the highest moral and ethical standards and abide by the Code of the ISFCE.
• Avoid any action that would knowingly present a conflict of interest.
• Comply with all legal orders of the courts.
• Thoroughly examine all evidence within the scope of the engagement.

An Associate Member if called upon will never:

• Withhold any relevant evidence.
• Reveal any confidential matters or knowledge learned in an examination without an order from a court of competent jurisdiction or with the express permission of the client.
• Express an opinion on the guilt or innocence of any party.
• Engage in any unethical or illegal conduct.
• Knowingly undertake an assignment beyond his or her ability.
• Misrepresent education, training or credentials.
• Show bias or prejudice in findings or examinations.
• Exceed authorization in conducting examinations.

Associate Members who become aware of any violation of the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility must report such violation to the ISFCE.

By checking the box below and placing your Electronic Signature you certify that you will abide by the current and future terms and conditions of the ISFCE Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

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I understand the requirements of the ISFCE Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and agree to abide by these terms. I understand that any violation of this Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility could result in certification suspension or revocation.

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