Traceability

Definition

Traceability of data is the degree to which it is possible to trace how data was created.

Note

If data are traceable it means that data lineage is available.

Relation

Traceability is a characteristic of data
Traceability is promoted bydata lineage

Example

The data could be traced from input trough the process until the output.

Reference(s)

DAMA NL (2020). Dimensions of Data Quality (DDQ). Research paper. https://www.dama-nl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DDQ-Dimensions-of-Data-Quality-Research-Paper-version-1.2-d.d.-3-Sept-2020.pdf