Explain how to apply ALCOA+ data integrity attributes to an electronic record in CBM T6?

• A. Ensure source and user, time/date, unaltered content, full audit trails, traceability to origin, controlled access, and proper retention.
• B. Time stamps alone.
• C. Paper copies only.
• D. Audit trails are optional.

Answer: (A)

Applying ALCOA+ to an electronic CBM T6 record means building an evidence trail where responsibility, timing, and content integrity are preserved throughout the record’s lifecycle. You ensure the record is attributable by tying it to the specific source and the person who created or approved it, with clear user identity linked to the content. It must be captured contemporaneously, with accurate time and date stamps, and preserved as the original or an authentic copy that remains unaltered. The information should be complete and accurate, including all data necessary to interpret the record without omissions.

To support traceability, maintain a full audit trail that shows every change, who made it, and when. Enforce controlled access so only authorized individuals can create, modify, or approve records, protecting against unauthorized edits. Retain records for the required period in a way that they remain accessible and retrievable, even as systems evolve.

Putting these elements together ensures the electronic record is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, complete, enduring, and available, with robust auditability and traceability. That’s why relying on just time stamps, or using paper copies, or treating audit trails as optional does not meet CBM T6 data integrity expectations.