Professional Standards
The Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Board is committed to carefully developing a set of professional standards which we hope will become the framework for excellence and professionalism within the Investigative Genetic Genealogy community, even for those who choose not to become accredited. Professional standards are crucial within our field of work for protecting data privacy, maintaining public and agency trust, and ensuring practitioner proficiency and accountability.
After many months of writing and editing, IGGAB published a draft of the proposed standards for public review on Apr 30, 2023. The development of the Investigation Genetic Genealogy Professional Standards and Accreditation Requirements involved both the expertise of our Board members, many of whom are working in the field, as well as important input from our diverse Advisory Board. The draft of the standards were available for public input through May 30, 2023, during which time all members of the IGG community were encouraged to provide feedback.
Now that the public comment period has closed, the Board is reviewing the feedback before finalizing the standards. Lots of great input was received from a variety of stakeholders within the community, and the Board is committed to carefully reviewing all comments and considering edits which will reflect the best interest of the field. Once the standards are updated, they will be published here on our website.
After many months of writing and editing, IGGAB published a draft of the proposed standards for public review on Apr 30, 2023. The development of the Investigation Genetic Genealogy Professional Standards and Accreditation Requirements involved both the expertise of our Board members, many of whom are working in the field, as well as important input from our diverse Advisory Board. The draft of the standards were available for public input through May 30, 2023, during which time all members of the IGG community were encouraged to provide feedback.
Now that the public comment period has closed, the Board is reviewing the feedback before finalizing the standards. Lots of great input was received from a variety of stakeholders within the community, and the Board is committed to carefully reviewing all comments and considering edits which will reflect the best interest of the field. Once the standards are updated, they will be published here on our website.
Code of Professional Ethics
IGGAB is also developing a Code of Professional Ethics which will be published separately from the Professional Standards, and specifically addresses ethical obligations related to the field. In the future, IGGAB plans to oversee a review process for disciplinary actions that could result in revocation or suspension of an AIGG's accreditation if a violation of the Code of Professional Ethics occurs. Both the Code of Professional Ethics and the framework for the discipline and dispute resolution system are under development, with input from the various stakeholders, and details will be shared at a later date.
Best Practices
A set of Best Practices for the field is also under development and will address actions and processes which are recommended but not required for AIGG's. Details will be shared at a later date.
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