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Audit Log

Every state-changing action, immutable

Every action — create, edit, sign, archive, transfer — captured with who, what, when, and the before-and-after state of the record.

What it does

Built for the way labs actually run

The audit log is the immutable record of every state-changing action in ResearchLab. Every create, edit, sign, archive, and transfer is captured with the actor (who), the action (what), the timestamp (when), and the before-and-after state of the record. Nothing is edited or deleted — the log is append-only.

Filter the log by actor, action type, record type, or time range. Export the filtered results in standard formats (CSV, JSON) for inspection on demand. Retention is configurable per plan — 90 days on Lab, 7 years on Department, custom on University. The audit log is the backbone of compliance and the source of truth for any investigation.

How it works

Three steps from setup to sign-off

1

Work as normal

Every state-changing action is captured automatically. No extra steps for your lab members.

2

Filter and investigate

Filter by actor, action, record type, or time range. Trace any change back to its origin.

3

Export for inspection

Export filtered results in CSV or JSON. Survive any inspection with a complete trail.

Why it matters

Benefits that compound

  • Immutable, append-only — nothing is edited or deleted
  • Who, what, when, and before-and-after state for every action
  • Filterable by actor, action, record type, and time range
  • Exportable in CSV and JSON for inspection

Try Audit Log today

Start a 30-day free trial and explore audit log with the rest of ResearchLab.