# 3.4 Technology choices

## 3.4.1 Security and privacy

[Choose the right level of security](https://specs.govstack.global/service-patterns/development/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.4-technology-choices/3.4.1.1-choose-the-right-level-of-security)

[Design for privacy](https://specs.govstack.global/service-patterns/development/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.4-technology-choices/3.4.1.2-design-for-privacy)

## 3.4.2 Optimise performance and connectivity

[Optimise load times and page performance](https://specs.govstack.global/service-patterns/development/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.4-technology-choices/3.4.2.1-optimise-load-times)

[Account for connectivity issues](https://specs.govstack.global/service-patterns/development/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.4-technology-choices/3.4.2.2-account-for-connectivity-issues)

## 3.4.3 Design cross-platform

[Test across platforms](https://specs.govstack.global/service-patterns/development/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.4-technology-choices/3.4.3.1-test-across-platforms)

[Design cross-channel](https://specs.govstack.global/service-patterns/development/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.4-technology-choices/3.4.3.2-design-cross-channel)