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@@ -13,3 +13,7 @@ Clean-up code at the end of a task with:
 # Test cases
 Run tests with such template command:
 `env TEST_NOHW=1 python3 src/odemis/.../name_of_the_test_file.py TestCaseClassName.test_method_name`
+
+# General Code Review Standards
+## Compliance
+Check PR changes for adherence to coding standards and guidelines, and for potential security issues. If any items in PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md apply, ensure they are addressed.
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+## Compliance:
+- [ ] Hardware: Does this change control logic, power limits, or physical movement?
+- [ ] Security: Does this affect data encryption, user permissions, or network ports?
+- [ ] Compliance: Does this alter a feature described in the Technical File or Intended Use?
+
+## Feature Flag
+- [ ] No feature flag needed
+- [ ] Behind feature flag: `FLAG_NAME`