Activity

The Activity tab shows a chronological audit trail of everything that has happened on a request.

[Screenshot: The Activity timeline showing a sequence of logged events with timestamps and user names]

What Is Tracked

Every significant action on the request is automatically logged, including:

• Status changes — Each transition (e.g., Draft to Active, Active to In Review) is recorded.
• Field edits — Changes to request details such as title, description, scope, priority, or deadline.
• Assignments — Creation, submission, approval, and cancellation of custodian assignments.
• Documents — Uploads, classifications, exemption changes, and removals.
• Extensions and clock pauses — Any modifications to the statutory deadline.
• Consultations — Creation, updates, and completion of consultations.
• Approvals — Reviewer decisions on the response.
• Comments — When comments are posted, edited, or deleted.

Audit Trail Details

Each entry in the activity timeline includes:

• Timestamp — The exact date and time the action occurred.
• User — The name of the person who performed the action.
• Action description — A summary of what was changed.

Compliance and Oversight

The activity log provides a complete, tamper-proof record of all actions taken on the request. This supports:

• Regulatory compliance — Demonstrating that statutory timelines and procedures were followed.
• Internal oversight — Allowing managers and auditors to review how requests were handled.
• Dispute resolution — Providing evidence of what actions were taken and when.