of its holdings. If protocols, rules and mechanisms are embedded in the 
repository software, there should be some way to demonstrate the implementation of 
integrity measures. 
3.3.6 The repository shall commit to a regular schedule of self-assessment and 
external certification. 
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This is necessary in order to ensure the repository continues to be trustworthy and there is no 
threat to its content. 
Examples of Ways the Repository Can Demonstrate It Is Meeting This Requirement 
Completed, 