# O5.3 Ensure digital presevation of records

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[O5 Ensure data protection during use](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o5-ensure-data-protection-during-use)
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[SV4 Technical shortcomings](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities)

[ ](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities)
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[L3: Development](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages),  [L5: Operations and Maintenance](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages)
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## Practice

* Establish and enforce digital archiving standards that comply with international best practices.
* Mandate the use of open, non-proprietary file formats (e.g., PDF/A for documents, TIFF for images) to ensure long-term accessibility and reduce the risk of obsolescence.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>References </td><td><a href="http://www.oais.info/">Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS)</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>