# O5.3 Ensure digital presevation of records

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

[ ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)
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[L3: Development](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages.md),  [L5: Operations and Maintenance](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages.md)
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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.

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