Operational guidelines for any organization implementing the Dignity Trust framework.
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Implementation Checklist
These operational guidelines provide a starting point for any organization adopting the Dignity Trust framework.
Customize the specifics for your context while preserving the core principles.
01
Maintain Consistent Branding
Maintain branding that clearly identifies your organization as a Dignity Trust implementer.
Use your organization's visual identity
Reference Dignity Trust terminology consistently
Align all materials with custodial messaging
02
Implement Robust Security
Implement robust encryption, access controls, and logging.
End-to-end encryption for all stored data
Role-based access control with least privilege
Comprehensive audit logging for all operations
03
Conduct Regular Audits
Conduct regular audits and maintain a transparency report.
Quarterly internal security audits
Annual third-party security assessment
Public transparency report published annually
04
Train Staff on Trust Principles
Train staff on trust-like duties and principles.
Onboarding covers all four custodial duties
Regular refresher training on data dignity
Clear escalation paths for ethical concerns
05
Maintain Migration Procedures
Maintain procedures for data migration or emergency transfer.
Documented data export formats and processes
Pre-approved alternate custodian list
Emergency transfer protocol with 48-hour SLA
06
Clear Customer Communication
Keep customer communication clear, aligned with the FAQ template.
Plain language in all customer materials
Consistent terminology from FAQ documentation
Proactive notification of any operational changes
Compliance Framework
Regular Reviews
All guidelines reviewed quarterly. Major updates require stakeholder sign-off.
Incident Response
Any deviation from guidelines triggers immediate review and remediation protocol.
Documentation
All operational decisions documented. Audit trail maintained for 7 years minimum.