1. “Cartographer’s Code of Ethics”
Ethics in Cartography
“Cartographer’s Code of Ethics”
From Dent, Torguson, and Hodler. “Cartography: Thematic Map Design” 6th Ed. McGraw-Hill, New York Pages

2. Have a straightforward agenda
Strive to know your audience
Do not intentionally lie with data
Always show all relevant data when possible
Don’t discard contrary data because it is contrary
Strive for accurate portrayal of data
Avoid plagiarizing
Symbol selection should not bias map
Map should be repeatable
Pay attention to different cultural values and principals