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What is Audit trail?
An audit trail is a chronological record of actions taken on a document, including uploads, views, downloads, and deletion.
Definition
Audit trails help prove compliance by showing exactly who accessed a file, when they accessed it, and what they did. They are essential for FCA reviews, AML audits, and internal quality checks.
Why it matters
Regulators expect evidence that documents are handled securely. An audit trail provides that evidence in minutes.
How Docustody helps
Docustody captures every event automatically and produces exportable reports for auditors and compliance teams.