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UAR

A User Access Review (UAR) is a formal, periodic audit where managers, application owners, or data custodians review and certify the access rights of users to ensure they remain appropriate, necessary, and compliant — a key control in SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.

⚙️ How Does It Work?

IGA platforms generate UAR campaigns automatically on a schedule (quarterly, semi-annual). Reviewers receive notifications, approve or revoke entitlements via a portal, and the system applies decisions automatically. Completion rates and results are reported for audit evidence.

📍 Where Is It Used?

Regulated industries and any organization maintaining SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 compliance — also best practice for all enterprises.

💡 Real-World Example

A healthcare system runs annual UARs for EHR access. Department heads review 15,000 entitlements. Result: 8% revoked (role changes, department moves), 2% escalated (suspicious access), 90% approved. The IGA platform generates a PDF report for HIPAA compliance evidence automatically.

🔗 Related Terms

Access Certification IGA Attestation SOX HIPAA Compliance

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