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What is Data Lineage?
Data lineage is the process of mapping the entire journey of information from its original source to its final destination. It acts like a detailed audit trail that records every step, transformation, and movement the data undergoes. By visualizing this path, organizations can see exactly where information originated, what changes were made to it along the way, and which systems or people touched it. This transparency is vital for understanding the context and quality of the information used by AI systems.
Why this matters to you
It helps you trust your AI results. If you know exactly where your data came from and how it was handled, you can prove that your AI is accurate, unbiased, and compliant with privacy laws like GDPR or internal company policies.
How you might hear this
We cannot deploy this customer service bot until the engineering team provides a clear report on the data lineage to confirm all training inputs are compliant.
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