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Audit Trail
A complete, timestamped record of actions taken by an AI system and the decisions made, enabling post-hoc review and accountability.
- audit trail
- logging
- accountability
- compliance
Contents
Input data provided to the model, model version used, outputs generated, confidence scores, when and by whom the decision was made or reviewed.
Purpose
Audit trails enable investigation of model behavior, identification of systemic issues, and defense against claims of discrimination or negligence.
Governance Requirement
Many regulations (GDPR, fair lending laws, insurance regulations) mandate audit trails for AI-driven decisions affecting individuals, especially in high-stakes contexts.