Computer Union Is Committed To Maintaining “Loyalty To The Fatherland”

Computer Union Is Committed To Maintaining "Loyalty To The Fatherland" /
14ymedio, Zunilda Mata
Posted on March 9, 2016

Many graduates of the University of Information Sciences and other
related fields currently working in the field of cellphone repair and
the installation of apps. (14ymedio)

14ymedio, Zunilda Mata, Havana, 8 March 2016 – On Monday, more than
6,000 professionals in the technology, information and communications
sector created the Union of Information Scientists of Cuba (UIC). The
new entity has been unable to shake off political language in its
founding journal, and in its Code of Ethics there is a commitment to
maintain "a conscious and voluntary loyalty to the fatherland."

The process of creating the UIC began in February of 2015, and
throughout this year there have been provincial assemblies to discuss
the objectives of the organization. This process has coincided with a
significant increase in the use of information and communication
technologies (TIC) on the part of the Cuban population and in the
private offerings of audiovisuals.

The UIC carries part of the heavy burden of the "revolutionary
organizations" founded primarily in the sixties. Despite which it
expects to be flexible, bold, connected and committed to its time, as
well as demanding fidelity to the principals of the Revolution, as was
clear from the day of its founding.

Some 200 delegates participating in the Constituent National Assembly of
the UIC signed its Code of Ethics, which governs the behavior of
affiliated professional. The principals range from ensuring compliance
with the laws, to maintaining strict confidentiality of information that
comes to them through their work.

Ailyn Febles Estrada, president of the Organizing Committee of the UIC
said that this organization will be "self-financed and non-profit." In
its statutes it specifies that it has legal standing and its own assets
and that its legal seat is in the province of Havana.

In the opening act, where many government officials participated led by
Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel, the National Council and the Board
were presented. Several speakers noted that this is the first
organization founded in the 21st century.

The news has caused barely any reaction in the information sector, which
is dedicated mainly to developing custom applications and software and
installing programs on smartphones, tablets and computers.

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