Your Vote Matters: AAPOR Code of Professional Ethics and Practices
05/06/2026
Every five years AAPOR’s Standards Committee reviews the Code of Professional Ethics and Practices (the Code) and then presents the revised Code to AAPOR membership for a vote. Recently, we asked for AAPOR members’ input on the proposed changes to the Code. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. This feedback was incorporated into a revised version of the Code which was unanimously approved by AAPOR’s Executive Council. It is this revised version that we are now putting before AAPOR members for a formal vote.
The proposed revisions to the Code of Professional Ethics and Practices are intended to modernize the Code, strengthen transparency, and clarify expectations for ethical research conduct—particularly considering rapid changes in data collection methods and the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI). Many edits are clarifying or editorial in nature, while others introduce new or expanded disclosure and responsibility requirements. The committee attempted to limit the overall number of changes for membership while at the same time recognizing the need to update the Code to reflect new technologies impacting our industry.
Your vote matters. Voting opens today to approve the updated AAPOR Code of Ethics. You will receive an email directly from our e-voting platform, eBallot.
Ballots must be submitted by Tuesday, May 26, at 11:59 pm ET.
Here are the supporting documents for your review:
- Current Code of Professional Ethics and Practices
- Proposed Code of Ethics: Version with Proposed Changes Accepted
- Summary of Proposed Changes to Code of Ethics
- Current Code with Changes Marked
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact info@aapor.org.