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# L1 - Conception and Scoping

To know more about this phase of the DPI life cycle, click [here](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages.md)

**Click on any process listed below to learn about illustrative practices that can be implemented.**

| Process                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Principle                                                                                                                                                       | Risk                                                                                                                                                    |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [F3.2 Implement affirmative design measures](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/f3.2-implement-affirmative-design-measures.md)                                                                                                                                                       | [F3 Do not exclude ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f3-do-not-exclude.md)                                    | <p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV2 Weak rule of law</a></p><p></p>                                                                            |
| [F5.1 Establish transparency and full documentation for data sharing arrangements](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/f5.1-establish-transparency-and-full-documentation-for-data-sharing-arrangements.md)                                                                           | [F5 Uphold the rule of law](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f5-uphold-the-rule-of-law.md)                     | <p><a href="/pages/3hsKoF7Y1JdVPVWm98th">RS1 Privacy vulnerability</a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/3hsKoF7Y1JdVPVWm98th">RS4 Lack of recourse</a></p>  |
| <p><a href="/pages/iPOlw47mAitoC49JDzxG">F5.2 Underpin identification systems (and other DPI systems) by legitimate, comprehensive, and enforceable legal and regulatory frameworks</a><br></p>                                                                                                            | [F5 Uphold the rule of law](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f5-uphold-the-rule-of-law.md)                     | <p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV1 Digital distrust </a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV3 Weak institutions</a></p>     |
| [F6.2 Design and deploy mechanisms that provide individuals and communities with control over their personal and collective data](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/f6.2-design-mechanisms-that-provide-individuals-and-communities-with-control-over-personal-data.md)             | [F6 Promote autonomy and agency](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f6-promote-autonomy-and-agency.md)           | <p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI4 Disempowerment </a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV1 Digital distrust</a></p>        |
| [F7.1 Forward relevant stakeholder inputs to the DPI implementors.](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/f7.1-forward-relevant-stakeholder-inputs-to-dpi-implementors.md)                                                                                                              | [F7 Foster community engagement](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f7-foster-community-engagement.md)           | <p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV3 Weak institutions</a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI4 Disempowerment</a></p>        |
| [F9.2 Ensure adequate resourcing for continuous development.](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/f9.2-ensure-adequate-resourcing-for-continuous-development.md)                                                                                                                      | [F9 Focus on future sustainability ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f9-focus-on-future-sustainability.md)    | [SV5 Unsustainability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)                                     |
| [O1.2 Establish policies that promote fair competition and require multiple participants in the ecosystem](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o1.2-establish-policies-that-promote-fair-competition-and-require-multiple-participants.md)                                            | [O1 Leverage market dynamics](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o1-leverage-market-dynamics.md)                  | [SV5 Unsustainability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)                                     |
| [O1.3 Mitigate the risk of market distortion and monopolies](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o1.3-mitigate-the-risk-of-market-distortion-and-monopolies.md)                                                                                                                       | [O1 Leverage market dynamics](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o1-leverage-market-dynamics.md)                  | [SV3 Weak institutions](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)                                    |
| [O2.1 Assess DPI against alternative policy options](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o2.1-assess-dpi-against-alternative-policy-options.md)                                                                                                                                       | [O2 Evolve with evidence](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o2-evolve-with-evidence.md)                          | <p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV5 Unsustainability </a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI1 Discrimination</a></p>        |
| [O3.1 Verify the existence and enforcement of regulations, policies and procedures that mandate purpose limitation.](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o3.1-verify-the-existence-and-enforcement-of-regulations-policies-and-procedures.md)                                         | [O3 Ensure data privacy by design ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o3-ensure-data-privacy-by-design.md)       | <p><a href="/pages/3hsKoF7Y1JdVPVWm98th">RS1 Privacy vulnerability </a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV2 Weak rule of law</a></p> |
| [O3.2 Undertake a Data Protection Impact assessments and legislative reforms prior to DPI roll out](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o3.2-undertake-data-protection-impact-assessments-and-legislative-reforms-prior-to-dpi-roll-out.md)                                           | [O3 Ensure data privacy by design](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o3-ensure-data-privacy-by-design.md)        | <p><a href="/pages/3hsKoF7Y1JdVPVWm98th">RS1 Privacy vulnerability</a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV2 Weak rule of law</a></p>  |
| [O3.3 Analyze stakeholder interests and implement approprate safeguards](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o3.3-analyse-stakeholder-interests-and-implement-appropriate-safeguards.md)                                                                                              | [O3 Ensure data privacy by design](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o3-ensure-data-privacy-by-design.md)        | <p><a href="/pages/3hsKoF7Y1JdVPVWm98th">RS1 Privacy vulnerability </a></p><p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV2 Weak rule of law</a></p>        |
| [O3.4 Provide features to protect users from tracking and profiling while allowing responsible data use](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o3.4-provide-features-to-protect-users-from-tracking-and-profiling.md)                                                                   | [O3 Ensure data privacy by design](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o3-ensure-data-privacy-by-design.md)        | <p><br><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV1 Digital distrust</a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI4 Disempowermen</a>t<br></p> |
| [O4.1 Establish a framework for safe data storage and processing](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o4.1-establish-a-framework-for-safe-data-storage-and-processing.md)                                                                                                             | <p><a href="/pages/c4hSRuERBbMziYUHYU7a">O4 Assure data security by design</a></p><p></p>                                                                       | [RS2 Digital insecurity](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-safety.md)                                                       |
| [O4.2 Establish a cybersecurity framework for DPI](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o4.2-establish-a-cybersecurity-framework-for-dpi.md)                                                                                                                                           | <p><a href="/pages/c4hSRuERBbMziYUHYU7a">O4 Assure data security by design</a></p><p></p>                                                                       | [RS2 Digital insecurity](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-safety.md)                                                       |
| [O5.1 Implement privacy and data protection impact assessments prior roll-out](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o5.1-implement-privacy-and-data-protection-impact-assessments-prior-roll-out.md)                                                                                   | <p><a href="/pages/ZZ5cu3SerqP8WQTyM7Nu">O5 Ensure data protection during use</a></p><p></p>                                                                    | <p><a href="/pages/BGsdcQ372xY7vG3ijCSJ">SV2 Weak rule of law</a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/3hsKoF7Y1JdVPVWm98th">RS1 Privacy vulnerability</a></p>  |
| [O5.2 Require relying parties to register their DPI use cases in a public registry, detailing the specific functionalities and data attributes they intend to use.](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o5.2-require-parties-to-register-their-dpi-use-cases-in-a-public-registry.md) | <p><a href="/pages/ZZ5cu3SerqP8WQTyM7Nu">O5 Ensure data protection during use</a></p><p></p>                                                                    | [SV1 Digital distrust](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)                                     |
| [O6.2 Understand the needs of affected communities and test the impact of DPI on these groups.](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o6.2-understand-the-needs-of-affected-communities-and-test-the-impact-of-dpi-on-these-groups.md)                                                  | <p></p><p><a href="/pages/iokepSlgjh4YdXDkkA3i">O6 Respond to gender, ability or age</a></p>                                                                    | <p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI4 Disempowerment</a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI3 Exclusion</a></p>                |
| [O6.3 Ensure equitable access to DPI](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o6.3-ensure-equitable-access-to-dpi.md)                                                                                                                                                                     | <p><a href="/pages/iokepSlgjh4YdXDkkA3i">O6 Respond to gender, ability or age</a></p><p></p>                                                                    | <p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI2 Unequal access</a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI3 Exclusion</a></p>                |
| [O6.4 Include networks of human agents to help users utilize and engage with DPI systems](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o6.4-include-networks-of-human-agents-to-help-users-utilize-and-engage-with-dpi-systems.md)                                                             | [O6 Respond to gender, ability or age](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o6-respond-to-gender-ability-or-age.md) | <p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI2 Unequal access</a></p><p></p><p><a href="/pages/Lbn5wDykErUjbKkv7h1P">RI3 Exclusion</a></p>                |
| [O8.1 Estimate the costs of deployment, operational costs, and estimate payback period](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o8.1-estimate-the-costs-of-deployment-operational-costs-and-estimate-payback-period.md)                                                                   | [O8 Sustain financial viability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o8-sustain-financial-viability.md)            | [SV5 Unsustainability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)                                     |
| [O8.2 Design the sustainable financing model for the DPI](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o8.2-design-a-sustainable-financing-model-for-the-dpi.md)                                                                                                                               | [O8 Sustain financial viability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o8-sustain-financial-viability.md)            | [SV5 Unsustainability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)                                     |


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