# 5 Cross-Cutting Requirements

The Cross-cutting requirements described in this section are an extension (adds on) to the cross-cutting requirements defined in the architecture specification document.

## 5.1 Personal Data Privacy (REQUIRED)

* Safeguard personal data and share only as authorized.
* Adhere to GovStack architecture's privacy principles.

## 5.2 All transactions must be Audit Logged (RECOMMENDED)

* Log transactions with timestamps, user information, and affiliations.
* Protect logs from tampering.
* Comply with Govstack's data policy and audit logging rules.

## 5.3 Interoperability (REQUIRED)

* Align with OGC and ISO/TC 211 geospatial standards for data sharing.
* Seamlessly integrate with other GovStack components.

## 5.4 Exception Handling (REQUIRED):

* Implement effective mechanisms and procedures to handle exceptions and errors.
* Ensure that errors don't lead to system crashes or data loss.

## 5.5 Incorporation of Relevant Open GIS Standards and APIs (REQUIRED)

* [OGC APIs](https://ogcapi.ogc.org/)
* [OGC Schemas](https://schemas.opengis.net/)
* [OGC Service Standards](https://www.ogc.org/standards/)
* [GDAL Documentation](https://gdal.org/index.html)
* [ISO/TC 211 - Geographic information/Geomatics](https://www.iso.org/committee/54904.html)


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