Which of the following best describes the concept of ethics?

A) Protecting information entrusted to your care
B) Security measures in software and hardware
C) Undistorted data
D) Accepted principles of conduct that govern behavior
E) A code of conduct

Ethics

The moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Accepted Principles

Agreed-upon standards or rules that are generally recognized and upheld within a particular domain or field.

Conduct

The manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular context or situation.