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Architecture Pattern — Enterprise Notes

Pattern: Architecture
Component: enterprise-notes.md
Version: 1.1 | Updated: 2026-07-16


Audit trail

Store accepted ADRs in version control with immutable IDs. Link from change tickets and implementation plans. Record SSO identity of High-risk approvers.

Separation of duties

Risk Author may draft Who accepts
Low Yes Peer
Medium Yes Independent eng reviewer
High Yes Independent architect + security/privacy as needed

Mapping to boards

Where CAB / architecture review boards already exist, the ADR is the input packet — not a replacement for those boards.

Anti-claim

An accepted ADR is not a security certification, legal opinion, or proof of regulatory compliance. It is an internal engineering decision record with oversight evidence.