## Current Phase: Validation and Framework Development
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## Overview
This project combines precision tools with principled governance to preserve accurate records and reduce harm through responsible recording practices.
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## Features in Development
### Core Documentation Features
- **Secure Recording** — End-to-end encrypted capture with tamper-evident timestamps
- **Local Server Architecture** — Run entirely on your machine; your data stays with you
- **Due Process Workflows** — Built-in governance for ethical evidence handling
- **Privacy-First Design** — No tracking, no analytics harvesting, no third-party data sharing
### Accountability Features
- **Contemporaneous Documentation** — Real-time timestamping for accurate records
- **Chain of Custody** — Verifiable handling procedures for all recordings
- **Transparent Audit Trail** — Every action documented and traceable
- **Ethical Review Framework** — Built-in checks before any disclosure
### Safety & Compliance
- **De-escalation Priority** — Safety features that prioritize harm reduction
- **Consent Management** — Tools for complying with recording laws
- **Data Minimization** — Collect and retain as little as possible
- **Secure Deletion** — Verified removal when retention is no longer necessary
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## Development Timeline
|Phase|Status|Description|
|---|---|---|
|Phase 1|✅ Complete|Core principles and governance framework established|
|Phase 2|✅ Complete|System design and security protocols defined|
|Phase 3|🔄 In Progress|Building core functionality with local server integration|
|Phase 4|⏳ Pending|Security audit and ethical review|
|Phase 5|⏳ Pending|Public beta release with full documentation|
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## Governance Milestones
### Completed
- ✅ Foundational governance principles documented
- ✅ Ethical use standards established
- ✅ Privacy-first architecture designed
- ✅ Prohibited use cases defined
- ✅ Due process requirements specified
### In Progress
- 🔄 Core safeguards implementation
- 🔄 Local server development
- 🔄 User interface for consent management
### Pending
- ⏳ Independent security audit
- ⏳ Ethics advisory review
- ⏳ Beta testing program
- ⏳ Public documentation release
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## Release Criteria
Public release will occur **only after** all of the following are complete:
| Requirement | Status | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Safeguards | ✅ Designed | Technical protections for privacy and security |
| Governance Policies | ✅ Documented | Clear rules for ethical operation |
| Ethical Use Standards | ✅ Established | Prohibited uses and accountability measures |
| Security Audit | ⏳ Pending | Independent review of security architecture |
| Privacy Verification | ⏳ Pending | Confirmation of data protection measures |
| Beta Testing | ⏳ Pending | Real-world validation with limited users |
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## Transparency Commitments
This project maintains transparency through:
- **Public documentation** of all governance decisions
- **Open development status** updates
- **Clear communication** about capabilities and limitations
- **Honest acknowledgment** of what we don't know yet
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## What This Status Page Is
- A **transparent update** on development progress
- A **public record** of governance milestones
- An **accountability tool** for the project itself
## What This Status Page Is NOT
- A release schedule or guarantee
- Operational software documentation
- A substitute for official announcements
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## Contact
For inquiries about Barber Cam development status:
- **Email:** [BarberCamX@ProtonMail.com](mailto:BarberCamX@ProtonMail.com)
- **GitHub:** Open an issue with "Status Inquiry" in the title
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