Audit Trail
Audit Trail
An audit trail is the traceable history of what changed, who approved it, what evidence exists, and what impact occurred.
Done right, it’s mostly automation + standardization.
Make audit trails cheap
- Standardize release steps and evidence packs.
- Log version identifiers (build, config, prompt/model versions).
- Attach verification results automatically.
- Keep approvals explicit for high-risk changes.
See also
Evidence Pack Controls & Evidence (Delivery & Change) Release Runbook LLM Governance & AuditabilityFAQ
What is an audit trail in delivery?
Traceable history of what changed, who approved it, what evidence exists, and what impact occurred.
How do we avoid slowing delivery?
Automate logging and standardize evidence packs. Keep approvals risk-based.
What should always be traceable?
Version identifiers, approvals for high-risk changes, verification artifacts, and rollback actions.
How does this relate to compliance?
Audit trails provide proof of controls; the exact requirements depend on your compliance regime.
What is a good starting point?
Add a minimal evidence pack template and enforce it via your release runbook.