Overview
The International Accrediting Commission for Digital Education (IACDE) is committed to transparency, integrity, and accountability.
This hub page provides a concise index of our public-facing policies and procedures for institutions, reviewers, and stakeholders.
These summaries reflect key sections of the IACDE Policies & Procedures Manual (2025) and the Accreditation Handbook (Revised July 2025).

For full official versions or procedural inquiries, contact info@iacde.org.

How to Use This Page
• Select a policy below to view the complete text.
• Each policy page includes a plain-language summary, responsibilities, and a contact email for questions.
• Additional internal procedures exist to guide operations; summaries are available upon request.

Core Accreditation Policies

Public Disclosure & Confidentiality Policy — Explains how IACDE shares essential accreditation information while protecting institutional data during reviews. (Link: /public-disclosure-policy)

Complaint Policy — Shows how students, staff, and the public can file complaints about accredited or candidate institutions; outlines process, timelines, and outcomes. (Link: /complaint-policy)

Code of Ethics — Defines standards for integrity, independence, fairness, confidentiality, and professionalism for all IACDE personnel and reviewers. (Link: /code-of-ethics)

Conflict of Interest Policy — Establishes disclosure, recusal, and management of real or perceived conflicts to protect impartial decision-making. (Link: /conflict-of-interest-policy)

Appeals Policy — Provides institutions a clear, impartial process to appeal accreditation decisions on defined grounds within set timelines. (Link: /appeals-policy)

Withdrawal & Termination Policy — Details voluntary withdrawal by institutions and Commission-initiated suspension or termination, with public disclosure requirements. (Link: /withdrawal-termination-policy)

Data Protection & Privacy Policy — Describes how IACDE safeguards institutional and personal data consistent with GDPR and U.S. privacy standards. (Link: /data-protection-privacy)

Annual Review Procedures — Outlines annual monitoring requirements, reporting expectations, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement support. (Link: /annual-review-procedures)

Additional Notes
• These public policies summarize IACDE’s governing standards; internal operational procedures (e.g., reviewer training, governance workflows) are maintained separately.
• Institutions may request clarification on any policy by emailing info@iacde.org.
• Accessibility: policy pages are formatted for clear reading on desktop and mobile.