Protection of personal data
The protection of personal data has become, today, a key sector for companies, and for people.
The right to the protection of personal data extends the protection of the individual beyond the sphere of private life and in particular in social relations, thus guaranteeing decision-making self-determination and control over the circulation of one’s data
- Protection of personal data
- Everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him.
- Such data must be processed according to the principle of loyalty, for specific purposes and on the basis of the consent of the interested party or other legitimation provided for by law. Every person has the right to access the data collected concerning him and to have it corrected.
- Compliance with these regulations is subject to supervision.
Code of Ethics
Professional Conduct
- Professional gemological assessments require careful inspection, analysis and evaluation.
- It is unprofessional and unethical to render offhand or predetermined gemological opinions.
- Gem identification reports must be based on gemological testing sufficient to establish credible results.
- When applicable, availability of advanced gemological testing must be addressed with the client.
- Any limiting conditions which might affect results must be disclosed.
- Disclosure of known gemstone and diamond enhancements should be accomplished through language that is easily understood by all parties.
- Assessments must be based gemological facts.
- Independent professional gemological opinions must be free of self-interest and bias.
- The Gemologist must make a reasonable effort to be well versed in gemological technology, and keep current with new professional, gemological, and market developments.
- *Any Business relationship and/or affiliation with parties to a transaction must be disclosed.
- *Gemologists, who have present or future contemplated financial interest in the articles examined, or the conclusions reached, must disclose the nature and extent of that interest.
- Professional consultations and client records, including records stored on software, are confidential in nature
- Full disclosure of pertinent facts is mandatory.
- Intentional disclosure of confidential material may be made only with the approval of parties concerned, or as legally required.
- It is recommended that any disclosure be made in writing.
- It is unethical to misrepresent professional qualifications or affiliations, or to present them in a form which clearly implies a reasonable but erroneous interpretation.
- It is unethical to suppress any facts, data or opinions in order to intentionally produce biased or prejudiced results
- It is the Gemologists responsibility to secure both the property entrusted to them by another party as well as any confidential information regarding the property and/or the parties.
- Any deceptive advertising, use of misleading or inaccurate claims, or unfounded warranties or other promises which are detrimental to public confidence in gemology are unethical practices.
- Statements that include professional affiliations or memberships must include valid timeframes.
- It is unethical to make knowingly false and defamatory statements or to discriminate against any fellow gem and/or jewelry professional
- Any Gemologist who is aware of the illicit professional conduct of another Gemologist has the obligation to report to the Police
Dr. Bagaini GIA AJP-PG
Dr. Bagaini GIA AJP Professional Gemologist Certification 