Capterra Glossary
Data lineage is the process of tracking the movement of data over time. Through this process, it is possible to determine the root cause of an issue within the data by looking at where it originated, what happened to it over time, and where it has been. It aims to access the complete data flow, from when it was created to when it was consumed. Because data lineage focuses on accuracy, it allows corporations to track errors, make process changes, execute system migrations, and better understand the overall framework of their data. The process of data lineage helps to improve an organization's data quality.
Every small and midsize organization collects some form of data that they use to help them to determine the success of their business. Because small and midsize businesses possess the need to grow and scale in the future, tracking their flow of data helps them have a clear understanding of the state of their business and how they can improve it.