FDA 21 CFR Part 11

Electronic records, controlled and trusted.

TruTechnologies is designed to support 21 CFR Part 11.10 — the FDA’s closed-system controls for electronic records in clinical research.

Overview

What 21 CFR Part 11.10 requires.

Part 11 sets the criteria under which the FDA considers electronic records to be trustworthy, reliable, and equivalent to paper records. It applies to records created, modified, maintained, archived, retrieved, or transmitted under any FDA predicate rule — including GCP-regulated clinical trials.

Meeting § 11.10 is not a single feature — it is a combination of data integrity, strict access controls, independent tracking, and rigorous system validation. TruTechnologies delivers all four.

How we comply

Four pillars of § 11.10 compliance.

Validated systems

Computer System Validation aligned with GAMP 5. IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, traceability matrices, and release records available under NDA.

Secure user authentication

Access requires unique credentials. The system encrypts passwords, enforces strong selection criteria, and automates credential expiration.

Secure, time-stamped audit trails

Every create, read, update, and delete action is recorded with attributable user, UTC timestamp, and before/after values — independent of operator control.

Access & authority checks

Role-based access, MFA, and authority checks ensure only authorized individuals can use the system or alter operations.

Subpart B

Electronic records controls.

Here’s how key § 11.10 requirements map to supporting TruTechnologies capabilities for electronic records.

§ 11.10(a)
Validation

Systems are validated to ensure accuracy, reliability, consistent intended performance, and the ability to discern invalid or altered records.

§ 11.10(b)
Accurate copies

Records are generated in electronic and human-readable forms suitable for agency inspection, review, and copying.

§ 11.10(c)
Records protection

Records are protected to enable accurate and ready retrieval throughout the retention period.

§ 11.10(d)
System access

Access is limited to authorized individuals via unique credentials, role-based permissions, and automated password expiration.

§ 11.10(e)
Audit trails

Secure, computer-generated, time-stamped audit trails capture operator actions that create, modify, or delete electronic records.

§ 11.10(f)
Operational checks

Workflow sequencing and operational checks enforce protocol-defined steps and prevent out-of-order events.

§ 11.10(g)
Authority checks

Authority checks ensure only individuals with administrator-managed permissions can execute system tasks and access information.

§ 11.10(h)
Device checks

Data input and operational sources are validated and secured using strict HTTPS protocols.

§ 11.10(i)
Personnel qualifications

Personnel managing client-facing systems are verified to be fully trained on all relevant security policies and SOPs.

§ 11.10(k)
Documentation controls

System documentation is protected via strict access controls and a formal, time-sequenced Quality Management System.

Validation package

Audit-ready documentation.

Sponsors and CROs can request our full Part 11 validation package under NDA, including:

Validation Master Plan

GAMP 5–aligned plan governing scope, risk, and approach.

IQ / OQ / PQ protocols

Installation, operational, and performance qualification with executed evidence.

Requirements & traceability

User and functional requirements traced to test cases and code.

Risk assessment

Documented analysis of system functionality, data integrity, and product quality risk.

Change & release control

SOPs for change management, release approval, and emergency fixes.

Audit trail samples

Representative exports demonstrating completeness and immutability.

Request documentation

Need our Part 11 package for an audit?

We'll share validation evidence, SOPs, and a clause-by-clause compliance matrix under NDA — typically within two business days.