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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE SUBMITTING A REPORT

What IEEE can review

  • Violations of IEEE policies or business operations.
  • Misconduct related to IEEE business, operations, activities, or services.
  • Actions that materially affect IEEE's interests, reputation, or operations.
* Key considerations *

The alleged conduct must have a clear connection to IEEE policies, operations, or interests.

Mere disagreements or personality conflicts do not constitute reviewable violations.

Evidence of actual policy breach or operational harm is required.

Important Limitations

  • IEEE does not provide legal advice.
  • IEEE does not re-open closed cases or accept appeals of final decisions.
  • IEEE does not process duplicate reports.
  • IEEE does not review opinion-based submissions. (Reports must identify specific, actionable violations or issues. The IEEE Reporting Line is not a suggestion box for general feedback or opinions.)
  • IEEE does not review potential, hypothetical, or future issues.
  • IEEE does not examine matters involving external organizations (including members' employers).

Important requirements

  • Reports must be submitted within 5 years of the incident, unless you couldn't reasonably have discovered it earlier.
  • Reports must be submitted honestly and in good faith -- false, or retaliatory reports may result in consequences.
  • IEEE membership alone does not create jurisdiction for review.
  • First-party, verifiable, reports are preferred. Anonymous reports are accepted but may limit investigation capabilities.
  • Reports must target individuals, not departments or groups generally
  • Reports on the IEEE Reporting Line, must include:
    • Named individual(s) as subject(s) of alleged wrongdoing
    • Clear, factual account with specific dates, times, and circumstances
    • Supporting documentation when available
    • Specific IEEE policies, rules, or practices allegedly violated
  • Use only this platform for all report-related communications and inquiries. Other IEEE channels will delay review and be redirected here. Persistent contact via other avenues will not be accepted.

Review Process

  • IEEE assigns reports to the appropriate Organizational Unit or business unit for review.
  • IEEE may decline reports outside its scope or unrelated to IEEE business.
  • If your report moves forward, the Subject of your Report will be informed of the allegations made against them, including the identity of the Reporter, and will have an opportunity to respond. This is consistent with IEEE's commitment to procedural fairness.
  • IEEE may suspend or terminate review of a report if related legal proceedings are initiated.
  • Due to confidentiality requirements, IEEE cannot share investigation details, outcomes, participant identities, or rationale for findings with reporters.