reportedthrough

Reportedthrough is a metadata field used in information systems to indicate the channel or path through which a report entered the system. Typically implemented as a concise, lowercase key in data schemas (for example in JSON or CSV templates), the value records how the information was reported.

Common values include "phone", "webform", "email", "api", "sms", "socialmedia", and "inperson". By recording the reporting channel, organizations can analyze intake patterns, triage speed, and routing rules. The field is often used alongside related fields such as "reportedby" (the person who submitted the report) and "reporteddate" (the time of submission).

Status and usage: "reportedthrough" is not part of a formal, universal standard. It is a practical naming convention used in various datasets, logs, and content-management or incident-tracking systems. Its capitalization and spelling vary, with alternatives such as "reported_through" or "reportedthrough".

Relation to data provenance: As part of data provenance, "reportedthrough" helps establish the lineage of information by showing the intake path. It should be documented in data dictionaries to avoid ambiguity and to support accurate analytics and audit trails.

Limitations: The lack of a formal standard means inconsistent use across organizations. To ensure interoperability, teams should define the value set, handling of multi-channel reports, and whether "through" refers to the initial intake channel or the latest transfer channel.