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The questionThe problem, as it is usually asked
A Slack message asking “okay to proceed?” is not an approval. Nobody can show who said yes, to which action, or whether the requester said it themselves.
What people ask
Who approved this exact action, and when?
Could the requester have approved it themselves?
Did anyone besides the first administrator have to agree?
The queue answers the first two, and dual control answers the third. A token or an agent cannot decide, and nobody approves a request of their own.
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RegulationThe rules and the business context
GDPR, Article 22
Regulation (EU) 2016/679AppliesSince 25 May 2018
A person has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing that produces legal or similarly significant effects, with exceptions. Where an exception applies, safeguards include the right to obtain human intervention.
Official text ↗Four-eyes control
Business contextAppliesOngoing
Auditors expect destructive changes to need two people. A rule enforced by the system is easier to defend than one written in a handbook.
Legal references are summarised and dated as of October 2026. They are given so you can see where the need comes from, not as legal advice. Read the official text, and ask counsel how it applies to you. Intramedial does not make any organisation compliant with any law.