Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Federal regulation requiring public companies to maintain financial records and audit logs for 7 years. Crucial for corporate accountability and financial transparency.
HIPAA: Healthcare regulation requiring retention of healthcare-related records and associated audit logs for 6 years. Applies to healthcare providers, insurers, and their business associates.
FERPA: Education sector regulation governing the handling and retention of educational records and related audit logs. Protects student privacy and educational records.
GLBA: Financial sector regulation requiring financial institutions to maintain appropriate records of financial transactions and security measures. Focuses on consumer financial privacy.
PCI DSS: Payment card industry standard requiring minimum 1-year retention of audit logs related to payment card transactions and system access.
FISMA: Federal regulation governing information security standards and audit log retention for federal agency systems and their contractors.
FDA 21 CFR Part 11: Regulation for pharmaceutical and medical industries regarding electronic records maintenance and audit trail requirements.
State Data Breach Laws: Various state-specific requirements for maintaining records of security incidents and related audit logs, with varying retention periods.
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act requirements for maintaining records of data handling practices and consumer requests, including relevant audit logs.
SEC Requirements: Securities and Exchange Commission rules for public companies regarding retention of financial records, communications, and related audit trails.
Statute of Limitations: Federal and state legal timeframes that influence how long audit logs should be retained to support potential legal proceedings.
Corporate Governance Standards: Industry best practices and internal compliance requirements for audit log retention, often extending beyond minimum legal requirements.
