# O1.6 Enable transparency in the development of standards by standard-setting bodies

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[O1 Leverage market dynamics](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o1-leverage-market-dynamics)
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[RI3 Exclusion](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-inclusion)
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[L2 - Strategy and Design](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/responsible-authorities/r3-donor/l2-strategy-and-design)
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## Practices

* Promote stakeholder engagement by involving diverse groups, including public, private, and civil society sectors, in the standard-setting process.
* Facilitate interoperability and integration by aligning standards with existing infrastructure
* Implement robust cybersecurity audits and user-centric design principles to ensure that the standards are secure, user-friendly, and adaptable to technological advancements.

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