# O4.1 Establish a framework for safe data storage and processing

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[O4 Assure data security by design ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o4-assure-data-security-by-design.md)
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[RS2 Digital insecurity](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-safety.md)
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[L1 Conception and scoping ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages.md) 
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## Practices

> * Develop a government-led approach to data storage, for example using the World Bank guidelines for safe and green data centres. 

## 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>Coming soon..</td></tr></tbody></table>


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