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TRACE and the case for clear data records

TRACE™ keeps a record of how your data is handled, so authorized reviewers can check it.

DII TeamDingane Innovations3 min read
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Trust is easier when there is a clear record. That simple idea is behind TRACE™.

TRACE™ keeps a record of how your data is handled, when, and by which people or systems, for authorized review.

Why records matter

When something goes wrong in any system, the first question is simple: what happened? Without a record, nobody can answer it with confidence. A clear record makes it possible to check, learn and fix.

Records also encourage care. People and systems act more carefully when their actions can be reviewed.

What makes a record useful

  • It is kept every time, not only when someone remembers.
  • It says what happened and when.
  • Only authorized people can review it.
If it is not written, it does not exist.
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TRACE™ is one of the four protections in AI HumanShield™. Learn more on our Technology page.