Axxess Point Paralegal & Investigative Services (APPIS) follows the Code of Conduct as outlined by Alberta Justice in the Security Services and Investigators Act. The company also follows the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and Privacy Policy as set out by the Alberta Association of Private Investigators (AAPI).

All employees are expected to:

1. Conduct themselves with fairness, honesty, transparency, and integrity.
2. Always safeguard confidentiality.
3. Abide by all applicable federal, provincial and municipal bylaws and regulations.
4. Adhere to the policies of the Security Services and Investigators Program, as well as those set by the employer.
5. Use company property and equipment responsibly, in accordance with the licensee’s terms and employer policies.
6. Comply with the conditions of the individual license.
7. Follow the code of conduct established for business licensees and individual licenses.
8. Always maintain professional and appropriate behaviour.
9. Report any negative information, complaints, or issues regarding other licensees.
10. Ensure all statements made or signed are truthful and accurate.
11. Refrain from the use of controlled substances, as defined by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada).
12. Avoid the possession or consumption of alcohol while on duty.

This Code serves as a standard to ensure ethical conduct, professionalism, and legal compliance in all aspects of the work we do.

_________

All independent paralegals employed and/or contracted by APPIS shall follow the Code of Ethics as stated by the Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals (AAPP).

1. The duties performed by the Member shall at all times be subject to this Code.
2. The Member must maintain the integrity of the legal profession.
3. The Member shall conduct themselves in accordance with the laws of Alberta and Canada.
4. The Member shall at no time represent themselves to a client or any person as a lawyer.
5. Any marketing material used by a Member shall not in any way indicate or infer that the Member is a lawyer and shall articulate the role of independent paralegal.
6. The Member shall not counsel nor give legal advice to a client.
7. The Member has a duty to hold in strict confidence all information acquired in the course of the professional relationship concerning the business and affairs of their clients and the Member shall not divulge any such information unless expressly authorized by their client or required by law to do so.
8. The Member owes a duty to their client to observe all relevant rules and laws regarding the presentation and safekeeping of the property of any client entrusted to the Member.
9. The Member’s conduct towards their clients and other members of the legal profession must be characterized by courtesy and good faith.
10. The Member shall work in a conscientious, diligent, and efficient manner and shall provide a service at least equal to that which our peers generally would expect of a competent Member.
11. The Member must discharge their duties with honesty and integrity. The Member must not act or continue to act for a client where there is a conflict of interest, personally or professionally.
12. The Member must maintain membership status in good standing when representing themselves as an independent paralegal Member.
13. Any behaviour of the Member in direct conflict of this Code will be considered misconduct or negligence on the part of the Member and shall be subject to sanctions where deemed appropriate by the Director of Professional Conduct & Disciplinary Review.

All Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) promise to:

1. Uphold the profession’s reputation for honesty, competence, and confidentiality.
2. Give clients the most current and accurate information possible within the budget and time frames provided by the clients.
3. Help clients understand the sources of information used and the degree of reliability which can be expected from those sources.
4. Accept only those projects which are legal and are not detrimental to our profession.
5. Respect client confidentiality.
6. Recognize intellectual property rights.
7. Respect licensing agreements and other contracts.
8. Explain to clients what their obligations might be with regard to intellectual property rights and licensing agreements.
9. Maintain a professional relationship with libraries and comply with all their rules of access.
10. Assume responsibility for employees’ compliance with this code.