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Audit Trails

Every action in SecureVault is logged with full details. Know exactly who viewed, downloaded, or shared any document — essential for compliance and peace of mind.

Compliance Ready

SecureVault audit trails meet requirements for PIPEDA, GDPR, and HIPAA compliance. Export audit reports anytime for regulatory review.

What Gets Logged

Uploads

Who uploaded, when, file details, source (portal or direct)

Views

Who viewed a document, timestamp, device/browser info

Downloads

Who downloaded, when, IP address logged

Shares

Portal links created, who accessed, PIN attempts

Understanding Activity Logs

Recent Activity
John Smith (Client)Uploaded W-2 Form.pdf
2 hours ago
Sarah JohnsonViewed Tax Return 2024.pdf
3 hours ago
AdminCreated portal link for ABC Corp
Yesterday
Mike Chen (Client)Downloaded Invoice-001.pdf
2 days ago

Filter Activity By:

User
Date Range
Action Type
Document

Compliance Reporting

Export Audit Reports

PDF Report
Formatted for regulators
CSV Export
For spreadsheet analysis
JSON
For system integration

Pre-Built Report Templates

Document Access Summary - Who accessed what and when
User Activity Report - All actions by specific user
Client Portal Report - Portal usage and upload tracking
Security Incident Report - Failed access attempts, anomalies

Security Alerts

Proactive Monitoring: SecureVault automatically detects suspicious activity and can alert you instantly.

Failed PIN Attempts

Multiple incorrect PIN entries on a portal

Unusual Download Volume

Large number of downloads in short time

New Device Access

Document accessed from unrecognized device

After-Hours Access

Activity outside normal business hours

Configure Alerts

Go to Settings → Security Alerts to:

  • Enable/disable specific alert types
  • Set thresholds (e.g., alert after 3 failed PINs)
  • Choose notification method (email, SMS, in-app)

Log Retention

SecureVault retains audit logs based on your plan and compliance requirements:

Starter
90 days
Professional
1 year
Enterprise
7 years

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