# O4.9 Mandate security audits by third parties

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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) [SV1 Digital distrust](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)
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[L5 Operations and Maintenance](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/responsible-authorities/r3-donor/l5-operations-and-maintenance-1.md)
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## Practices

* Develop guidelines and criteria for selecting qualified third-party auditors with expertise in data security, ensuring audits are thorough and credible.
* Mandate regular security audits for all DPI systems and require the findings to be transparently reported to relevant stakeholders, including government bodies and the public.
* Use audit results to identify vulnerabilities and enforce timely implementation of recommended security enhancements, ensuring continuous improvement of DPI system security. 


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