Logging and review means recording data-related actions and regularly examining those records for security, policy, or compliance issues. Logs may capture events such as access to sensitive information, changes to permissions, data transfers, and administrative activity. Review is the process of checking those records against defined rules and investigating unusual or unauthorized actions.
In cybersecurity and data governance, reliable logs help organizations understand who accessed or moved data, support incident investigations, and demonstrate that controls are working. For data sovereignty, logging can help track where information goes, who handles it, and whether transfers follow approved policies. Effective practice includes protecting logs from tampering, limiting access to them, retaining them appropriately, and reviewing relevant alerts promptly.