Global database read tracking

davmac1

There are global database triggers for tracking inserts, renames, and changes to records, but nothing for tracking reads.
Is there a way at a global level to track reads for the company who wants to track who is looking at what?

I know I could add it to each page, but they are wanting to know if there is anything I can turn on.

kapamarou

I don't understand why you need this. Do you mean per record, like User X viewed Order 1,2,7....n?
I can't imagine the overhead this would have.

Instead of tracking access I would simply start by restricting what users see through permissions.

davmac1

I personally think it is a bad idea and I don't think NAV allows for this, but it is what the customer requested. They want to know what people are looking at.
I have asked for, but not received clarification yet, on whether this addresses a specific concern.
A list form reads a lot of records for example. Tracking every single read seems like overkill to me.

bbrown

Also keep in mind that just because the system reads a record, it doesn't mean a user looked at that record. For example, a report might read an entire table but only print certain records based on SHOWOUTPUT logic in the report.

aavio

Solution should be to restrict users access by setting up proper roles and permissions.

davmac1

Restriction is only the answer if that is the issue.