Audit Logging and Monitoring Policy

# Audit Logging and Monitoring Policy

**Last updated:** 2026-03-04

## 1. Purpose
This policy establishes controls for event logging, audit integrity, and monitoring to support accountability and POPIA-aligned governance.

## 2. Logged Events
SocialDesk records security and operational events including:
- Authentication and session events.
- Record creation, update, deletion, and export actions.
- Consent grant/revoke events and policy versions.
- Privileged operations and configuration changes.

## 3. Log Integrity
Logs are protected against unauthorized modification through access controls and integrity mechanisms.

## 4. Access to Logs
Audit data is restricted to authorized reviewers, administrators, and compliance roles with need-to-know access.

## 5. Monitoring
Automated and manual monitoring is performed to detect anomalies, abuse patterns, and policy violations.

## 6. Investigation Support
Audit records are retained and made available for lawful investigations, internal review, and oversight activities.

## 7. Retention Alignment
Audit retention follows the Data Retention and Records Management Policy and legal obligations.

## 8. Reporting
Regular compliance and security reports are produced for governance forums and management oversight.