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Audit Log
Data Management
A record of important actions, like who changed settings and when.
Definition
An audit log is a record of important actions in a system—who did what, and when.
In plain English
A record of important actions, like who changed settings and when.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It helps investigate privacy incidents and detect abuse.
Example
Example: An audit log shows that an admin exported user data at 2:13 AM.