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# The Universal DPI Safeguards Framework

The Universal Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Safeguards Framework is a set of actionable guidelines for DPI design and implementation that serve the public interest. The Framework comprises principles, process and practice recommendations to be employed by various responsible authorities within the DPI ecosystem to mitigate risks to safety and inclusivity. Risks are specified in relation to each stage of the DPI life cycle and are also addressed by upholding foundational and operational principles for safe and inclusive DPI.

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## **Universal DPI Safeguards Framework v2.0**

**What’s new?**\
1\. **The second iteration of the Universal DPI Safeguards Framework** builds on learnings, experiences, and feedback from consultations with actors across the ecosystem.

#### **Explore the Framework v2.0 on the website**

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* Expanded through **country pilots**
* Strengthened through **ecosystem feedback**
* Designed to maintain **relevance and inclusivity**

2. [**Pathways to DPI Safeguards Implementation**](https://www.dpi-safeguards.org/pathways)

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3. [**DPI Safeguards Indicators Library**](https://www.dpi-safeguards.org/assessment)

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## **Universal DPI Safeguards Framework v1.0**

**Development & Milestones**\
**The Universal DPI Safeguards Framework** was developed by six working groups, comprising diverse experts and DPI practitioners from across the global digital ecosystem.

**Inductive Phase (April 2024)**\
The initiative concluded its inductive phase with the release of the [**Interim Report: Leveraging DPI for Safe and Inclusive Societies**](/resources-hub/about/getting-started/key-outputs/interim-report-leveraging-dpi-for-safe-and-inclusive-societies.md) for public comments.

**Provided:**

* Overview of Framework components
* Initial high-level principles

**Final Release (September 2024)**\
[**The Universal DPI Safeguards Framework**](/resources-hub/about/getting-started/key-outputs/the-universal-dpi-safeguards-framework.md) and its accompanying guide,\
[**A Guide to Building Safe and Inclusive DPI for Societies**](/resources-hub/about/getting-started/key-outputs/a-guide-to-building-safe-and-inclusive-dpi-for-societies.md) were released.

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