The industry standard for data integrity is defined by the ALCOA+ acronym: Who performed the action and when? Legible: Can the data be read and understood forever? Contemporaneous: Documented at the time of the activity. Original: The first recording or a certified true copy. Accurate: Reflects the reality of the observation.
Data integrity ensures that pharmaceutical and medical device products meet safety and quality standards. Without it, regulatory trust dissolves, and patient safety is compromised. Core Principles (ALCOA+) Data Integrity in Pharmaceutical and Medical De...
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Follows a chronological, audit-trailed sequence. Original: The first recording or a certified true copy
"Testing into compliance" or deleting failed results.
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Maintained for the entire record retention period. Available: Accessible for review during inspections. Regulatory Frameworks Compliance is non-negotiable and governed by global bodies: FDA 21 CFR Part 11: Electronic records and signatures. EU GMP Annex 11: Computerized systems requirements. MHRA GXP: Guidance on data integrity expectations. ISO 13485: Quality management for medical devices. High-Risk Areas Data breaches often occur in these specific stages: