What Is an Audit Trail?
An audit trail is a complete record of every action taken on a document - who accessed it, when, and what they did.
Why It Matters
Legal Defensibility
In disputes, audit trails provide irrefutable evidence of when signatures occurred and that all parties had access to the final terms.
Regulatory Compliance
Many industries require documented proof of contract processes. Audit trails satisfy these requirements automatically.
Internal Accountability
Track who approved what and when. Essential for governance and preventing unauthorized changes.
What a Good Audit Trail Includes
- Timestamps for every action
- IP addresses and device information
- Document version history
- Signature certificates
- Access logs
Baseflow's Audit Trail
Every Baseflow contract includes a comprehensive audit trail and certificate of completion that documents the entire signing process.
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