audit trails
[ˈɔːdɪt treɪlz]
nounpl: audit trails
trilhas de auditoria
1. A chronological record of system activities, transactions, or user actions that documents what happened, when it happened, who performed the action, and what changes were made
The company reviewed the audit trails to identify who accessed the confidential files.
A empresa revisou as trilhas de auditoria para identificar quem acessou os arquivos confidenciais.
2. A sequence of records that track modifications, access, or operations on a database, system, or document for compliance and security purposes
Audit trails are essential for detecting unauthorized transactions in banking systems.
As trilhas de auditoria são essenciais para detectar transações não autorizadas em sistemas bancários.
3. A complete record of all system events and user interactions used for accountability and forensic investigation
The IT department maintained detailed audit trails for regulatory compliance.
O departamento de TI mantinha trilhas de auditoria detalhadas para conformidade regulatória.
Audit trails are fundamental in both American and Brazilian corporate governance, particularly in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government. In Brazil, compliance with legislation like LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) has increased emphasis on maintaining comprehensive audit trails. In the USA, regulations like SOX, HIPAA, and SEC requirements mandate detailed audit trail documentation. This is technical terminology primarily used in IT, compliance, and business contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow the audit trail - seguir a trilha de auditoria
leave an audit trail - deixar uma trilha de auditoria
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