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We need a diversity of perspective +to create solutions for the challenges we face. + +This is our code of conduct (adapted from [18F's Code of Conduct](https://github.com/18F/code-of-conduct)). +We follow all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and we expect everyone we work +with to adhere to the [GSA Anti-harassment Policy](http://www.gsa.gov/portal/directive/d0/content/512516), +even if they do not work for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or +GSA. We expect every user to follow this code of conduct and the laws and +policies mentioned above. + +## Be Empowering +Consider what you can do to encourage and support others. Make room for quieter +voices to contribute. Offer support and enthusiasm for great ideas. Leverage the +low cost of experimentation to support your colleagues' ideas, and take care to +acknowledge the original source. Look for ways to contribute and collaborate, +even in situations where you normally wouldn't. Share your knowledge and skills. +Prioritize access for and input from those who are traditionally excluded from +the civic process. + +## Rules of Behavior + * I understand that I must complete security awareness and records management + training annually in order to comply with the latest security and records + management policies. + * I understand that I must also follow the [Rules of Behavior for use of HHS Information Resources](http://www.hhs.gov/ocio/policy/hhs-rob.html) + * I understand that I must not use, share, or store any kind of sensitive data + (health status, provision or payment of healthcare, PII, etc.) under ANY + circumstance. + * I will not knowingly conceal, falsify, or remove information. + * I understand that I can only use non-sensitive and/or publicly available + data. + * I understand that all passwords I create to set up accounts need to comply + with CDC's password policy. + * I understand that the stewards reserves the right to moderate all data at any + time. + +## Boundaries +Create boundaries to your own behavior and consider how you can create a safe +space that helps prevent unacceptable behavior by others. We can't list all +instances of unacceptable behavior, but we can provide examples to help guide +our community in thinking through how to respond when we experience these types +of behavior, whether directed at ourselves or others. + +If you are unsure if something is appropriate behavior, it probably is not. Each +person we interact with can define where the line is for them. Impact matters +more than intent. Ensuring that your behavior does not have a negative impact is +your responsibility. Problems usually arise when we assume that our way of +thinking or behavior is the norm for everyone. + +### Here are some examples of unacceptable behavior + * Negative or offensive remarks based on the protected classes as listed in the + GSA Anti-harassment Policy of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, + age, disability, genetric information, sexual orientation, gender identity, + parental status, maritual status, and political affiliation as well as gender + expression, mental illness, socioeconomic status or backgrounds, + neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, body size, or clothing. Consider + that calling attention to differences can feel alienating. + * Sustained disruption of meetings, talks, or discussions, including chatrooms. + * Patronizing language or behavior. + * Aggressive behavior, such as unconstructive criticism, providing correction + that do not improve the conversation (sometimes referred to as "well + actually's"), repeatedly interrupting or talking over someone else, feigning + surprise at someone's lack of knowledge or awareness about a topic, or subtle + prejudice. + * Referring to people in a way that misidentifies their gender and/or rejects + the validity of their gender identity; for instance by using incorrect + pronouns or forms of address (misgendering). + * Retaliating against anyone who files a formal complaint that someone has + violated these codes or laws. + +## Background +CDC Scientific Clearance is the process of obtaining approvals by appropriate +CDC officials before a CDC information product is released to the public or +CDC's external public health partners. Information products that require formal +clearance include print, electronic, or oral materials, that CDC employees +author or co-author, whether published by CDC or outside CDC. CDC contractors +developing content on behalf of CDC for the public or CDC's external public +health partners are also required to put their content through the formal +clearance process. The collaborative functions related to the projects include +blogs, wikis, forums, bug tracking sites, source control and +others deemed as necessary. + +For those individuals within the CDC, adherence to the following policies are +required: +* CDC ["Clearance of Information Products Disseminated Outside CDC for Public Use"](http://www.cdc.gov/maso/Policy/PublicUse.pdf) +* HHS ["Ensuring the Quality of Information Disseminated by HHS agencies"](http://aspe.hhs.gov/infoquality) + +All collaborative materials will be controlled by the rules contained within +this document. This will allow for the real-time collaboration opportunities +among CDC employees, CDC contractors and CDC public health partners. + +## Credit +This code of conduct was mainly adapted from [18F's Code of Conduct](https://github.com/18F/code-of-conduct) +and the [CDC's Informatics Innovation Unit R&D Lab's code of conduct.](https://www.philab.cdc.gov/index.php/code-of-conduct/) + +## Relevant Legal Considerations +* [Laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission](http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/index.cfm) +* [Types of discrimination prohibited by law](http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types) +* [New and proposed regulations](http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/regulations/index.cfm)