datatraces
Datatraces refer to records of data and its movement through information systems, describing where data originates, how it is transformed, and where it is consumed. They are a key aspect of data provenance and data governance. Datatraces enable reconstruction of data lineage from source to destination and provide context for data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
Typical datatrace entries describe a data item or dataset, the source system, the lineage edges (which transforms
Datatraces are generated through instrumentation of data pipelines, log-based tracing, event data capture, or metadata harvesting
Organizations use datatraces to audit data origins, support regulatory compliance, troubleshoot data issues, assess impact of
Creating comprehensive datatraces across heterogeneous systems is difficult; issues include scale, performance overhead, data sensitivity, inconsistent