# Responsible Authorities

A functional group of stakeholders with assigned or assumed roles, responsibilities, and accountability for effective implementation and evolution of DPI safeguards.<br>

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**Navigate the Framework:** The Framework can be explored by starting with the selection of a [Responsible Authority (R1-R5)](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/responsible-authorities). Each Responsible Authority has a specific role to play at every [life cycle stage (L1-L5)](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages) of the DPI. You can explore what actions each Authority must take to advance the Universal DPI Safeguards [Principles (F1-F9, O1-O9)](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles), through processes and practices so as to avoid/mitigate certain identified risks.
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> ### Click on a Responsible Authority below to learn more about actionable processes and practices.

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="https://2791960348-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4qpfWbmGu30B3njFAAV%2Fuploads%2FSoiEAPOKlD35CCYUUrKy%2FScreenshot%202024-08-22%20at%207.19.49%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cfbf2a93-0203-4509-9427-35429d78561a" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><p><a href="responsible-authorities/r5-advocates"><strong>Advocates:</strong></a> </p><p>They care about the balance between an individual's right to security and privacy and what this means for government control over ICT data.</p></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="responsible-authorities/r5-advocates">r5-advocates</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://2791960348-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4qpfWbmGu30B3njFAAV%2Fuploads%2FiTLkMgvZEPdBCUu5vNRF%2FScreenshot%202024-08-20%20at%205.38.45%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a6ade6a4-d9ed-4039-85c5-95f1464a6d2a" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><p><a href="responsible-authorities/r1-government"><strong>Government</strong></a><strong>:</strong> </p><p>Leads the technical implementation of the national ICT strategy.</p></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="responsible-authorities/r1-government">r1-government</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://2791960348-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4qpfWbmGu30B3njFAAV%2Fuploads%2FNlXDCHfWDJqWpbHQ7t2t%2FScreenshot%202024-08-20%20at%205.40.20%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3e43e95e-ed23-4f07-8b51-a8782e4e82e5" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><p><a href="responsible-authorities/r4-technology-provider"><strong>Technology Provider:</strong></a> </p><p>Provides tech infrastructure and tech implementation support.</p></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="responsible-authorities/r4-technology-provider">r4-technology-provider</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://2791960348-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4qpfWbmGu30B3njFAAV%2Fuploads%2Fi7zaOvZJLKuASgJmV4bs%2FScreenshot%202024-08-20%20at%205.40.46%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=dd1519da-cb79-48b0-9511-460a8189340b" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><p><a href="responsible-authorities/r2-regulator"><strong>Regulators:</strong></a> </p><p>Provide accessible and secure DPI for citizens of their country and guides the government and private sector.</p></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="responsible-authorities/r2-regulator">r2-regulator</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://2791960348-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4qpfWbmGu30B3njFAAV%2Fuploads%2FtGxla4NAA0yetXIJqaMU%2FScreenshot%202024-08-20%20at%205.41.17%20PM-1.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c3174657-4089-49e8-bf59-c2cd6b86e126" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><p><a href="responsible-authorities/r3-donor"><strong>Donor:</strong> </a></p><p>Funds the DPI.</p></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="responsible-authorities/r3-donor">r3-donor</a></td></tr></tbody></table>