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Task notifications

Learn how to manage task email notifications including monthly reminders and past due tasks.

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Drata sends email notifications to help you stay on top of compliance work. Notifications go to the user who owns the task. Admins do not receive these emails for other users. Admins can view upcoming and overdue tasks on the Tasks page.

Task ownership notifications (automatic)

These emails are sent automatically when your task ownership changes. These notifications can’t be turned off. You’ll receive an email when:

  • You are assigned to a task (new or reassigned)

  • You are removed from a task you previously owned

  • A task you own is deleted

Task reminders

In addition to ownership notifications, Drata also sends reminder emails to help you stay on top of upcoming and overdue tasks.

Monthly reminder for upcoming tasks

Use this reminder to prepare for upcoming work.

  • When it’s sent: On the 15th of each month

  • Who receives it: Task owners with tasks due next month

  • Not sent if:

    • You have no tasks due next month

    • All tasks due next month are complete

    • Only recurring tasks are due next month

Past due tasks

Use this reminder to follow up on tasks that have missed their due date.

  • When it’s sent: Mondays and Thursdays

  • Who receives it: Task owners with overdue tasks

  • What’s included: A list of your overdue tasks and a link back to Drata

  • Email details: From Drata, subject like “You have overdue tasks in Drata”

Rollout information
Past due task notifications are rolling out in phases.

  • If you see Past due tasks in your settings, you will receive reminders twice a week and can adjust your preferences.

  • If you do not see this option yet, no action is required. Access will be added automatically as the rollout expands.

Manage all task notifications

Manage task-related emails in Settings → My Settings → Notifications.

Ensure Allow notifications is enabled. Then turn these on or off:

  • Monthly reminder for upcoming tasks: Email sent on the 15th if you have tasks due next month.

  • Past due tasks: Emails sent to the task owner on Mondays and Thursdays until the tasks are completed.

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