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Audit Trail

An audit trail is a detailed record that tracks every change, action, or transaction in a system. It creates a clear, step-by-step history of events to ensure accountability and compliance.

An audit trail helps businesses catch errors, prove compliance, and prevent fraud. It keeps records reliable, tamper-proof, and easy to verify.

Think of it as a black box for data. It tracks who did what, when, and why. This helps keep things transparent, secure, and accurate.

In short, audit trails are digital footprints that keep systems honest, secure, and compliant.

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