# O3.1 Verify the existence and enforcement of regulations, policies and procedures

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[O3 Ensure data privacy by design  ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o3-ensure-data-privacy-by-design.md)
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[RS1 Privacy vulnerability ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-safety.md)

[SV2 Weak rule of law](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)
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[L1 Conception and Scoping ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages.md)
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## Practices

* Mandate that the specific purpose for data collection and exchange is clearly defined, documented and communicated to the data owners.
* Initiate special audits or surveys to understand the operators' feedback on the operation and the impact of purpose limitation clauses.

## Resources

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>Case Study</strong></mark></td><td>Coming soon..</td></tr><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>References</strong></mark></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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