datalineauksen
Datalineauksen is a Finnish term used in data management to denote the practice of tracing data from its origin through transformations and into its final destinations within information systems. It overlaps with the concepts of data provenance and data lineage and is commonly employed in governance, auditing, and compliance contexts. The term emphasizes understanding the lifecycle of data elements rather than only their current values.
The scope of datalineauksen includes identifying data sources, documenting transformation steps, and tracking how data moves
In practice, datalineauksen is implemented by integrating lineage capture into ETL/ELT processes, using log-based or event-based
Applications of datalineauksen include regulatory reporting and audit readiness, data quality assurance, debugging data issues, risk
Challenges common to datalineauksen involve achieving scalable and complete lineage across heterogeneous platforms, avoiding performance overhead,