audit log

[ˈɔːdɪt lɔːg]
nounpl: audit logs
registro de auditoria
1. A detailed record of activities and transactions within a system, database, or application, used to track changes, access, and user actions for security, compliance, and accountability purposes.
The system administrator reviewed the audit log to identify who accessed the sensitive files.
O administrador do sistema revisou o registro de auditoria para identificar quem acessou os arquivos sensíveis.
2. A chronological documentation of events that occur in an IT system, typically including timestamps, user identities, and descriptions of actions performed.
The audit log showed unauthorized login attempts at 3 AM.
O registro de auditoria mostrou tentativas de login não autorizadas às 3 da manhã.
In both Brazilian and American corporate environments, audit logs are critical for regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA) and are heavily emphasized in IT security practices. In Brazil, this term is particularly important in financial institutions and government sectors due to strict compliance requirements. The concept reflects a global shift toward accountability and transparency in digital systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
activity logtransaction logevent logaccess logsystem log

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
registro de auditoria
Most common and formal usage in corporate and IT environments
Brazil - IT sector
log de auditoria
Alternative informal usage, particularly in technical discussions
Portugal
registo de auditoria
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'registo' instead of 'registro'
International
audit trail
Related term emphasizing the complete chain of evidence

Related Words

auditingcompliancesecurityloggingsystem administrationdata integrityaccountability

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave a trail in the audit log
audit log never lies
check the audit log
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