Who is this article for?

Auditors managing an audit record.

Audit module access is required.

There are several potential reasons why you might consider deleting an audit, though it's important to proceed with caution and follow any relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Before deleting an audit, it's important to carefully consider the potential implications and consult with relevant stakeholders, such as legal counsel, compliance officers, and internal audit leadership, to ensure that the decision is appropriate and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, you should document the reasons for deleting the audit and retain any necessary documentation or evidence to support your decision-making process.

This article outlines:

1. Why Delete an Audit?
2. Deleting an Audit
3. Further Reading

1. Why Delete an Audit?

Below are a few reasons why it may be necessary to delete an audit:

• Data Privacy and Confidentiality: If the audit contains sensitive or confidential information that is no longer needed for legitimate business purposes, deleting it can help protect the privacy of individuals and safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
  Inaccuracy or Irrelevance: If the audit was conducted in error, based on incorrect information, or is no longer relevant due to changes in circumstances, deleting it can help ensure that inaccurate or outdated information is not inadvertently relied upon or misinterpreted in the future.
• Legal or Regulatory Compliance: If retaining the audit could potentially violate legal or regulatory requirements, such as data retention laws or industry-specific regulations, deleting it may be necessary to mitigate compliance risks and avoid potential penalties or sanctions.
• Ethical Considerations: If the audit was conducted unethically or in violation of professional standards, deleting it may be necessary to maintain the integrity and credibility of the audit function and the organization as a whole.
• Organisational Policies: If your organization has established policies or guidelines regarding the retention and disposal of audit documentation, you should adhere to these policies when determining whether to delete an audit.

2. Click "Audits".

3. Locate the audit you want to delete and then click on the ellipsis button to open the menu.

4. Click "Delete"

5. Confirm the deletion action for the audit.

3. Further Reading

• Creating an Audit
• Adding Team Members to an Audit
• Updating Scope Items
• Adding a New Finding to the Library
• Adding Phases to an Audit Type
• Managing Findings in the Library
• Managing Phases in the Library