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Data Lineage
Data Management
Tracking where data came from and how it changed.
Definition
Data lineage shows where data came from and how it was transformed over time.
In plain English
Tracking where data came from and how it changed.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It helps you understand what a dataset contains and fix or delete data correctly.
Example
Example: Knowing a report uses data from the app logs plus a third‑party analytics feed.