> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.opencrvs.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.opencrvs.org/crvs-systems/opencrvs-value-proposition/legal-compliance.md). # Legal Compliance **OpenCRVS is designed to be implemented in compliance with national legal frameworks governing civil registration, data protection, and privacy**. As a Digital Public Good, OpenCRVS provides a flexible and configurable platform that enables countries to align system implementation with their specific legal and regulatory requirements. This includes support for: * Role-based access control and user permissions * Secure data handling and storage practices * Auditability and traceability of all actions within the system * Configurable workflows to reflect national legislation and procedures OpenCRVS has been implemented in multiple countries under a range of legal and regulatory environments. These include, for example: * Burkina Faso: compliance with data protection requirements under the Commission de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CIL) * Madagascar: alignment with national civil registration law and data governance requirements Across these implementations, OpenCRVS has been deployed in accordance with applicable national laws, and there are no known conflicts between the platform and legal requirements in these contexts. OpenCRVS does not prescribe a single legal model. Instead, it is designed to adapt to country-specific legal frameworks, ensuring that governments retain full ownership, control, and responsibility for compliance with their national legislation. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://documentation.opencrvs.org/crvs-systems/opencrvs-value-proposition/legal-compliance.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.