Data lineage
AIGP glossary · Last reviewed: · By Victor Humenhuk (AIGP certified)
Data lineage - Tracking the flow of data over time - origin, how it changed, destination - used to trace root causes.
In the AIGP body of knowledge, Data lineage comes up under Module 6: Governing AI Development · BoK III.B; Module 7: Governing AI Deployment · BoK I.C.
Data lineage in context
- Anticipate jurisdiction (==data localisation laws==, ==KYC==), and keep ==data lineage== and ==data provenance== charted and documented. (Data Questions, Quality, Jurisdiction and Lineage)
- Five risks ride along, chiefly ==data lineage and traceability issues==, managed through a structured screening strategy. (Third-party products and risk)
Where Data lineage is covered in the AIGP study notes
Related terms
- KYC
- Data localisation laws
- Data provenance
- Third-party AI
- Acceptable use policy
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