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# 9.1 Overview

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**Principle 7. Legislation**

> ***The laws, regulations, and measures under which statistical systems operate are to be made public.***
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Principle 7 underscores the crucial role of legal and regulatory frameworks in governing statistical systems and the broader data ecosystem. It emphasizes the need for clear and transparent legislation to establish a robust legal framework for these systems, thereby ensuring their integrity and fostering public trust.