Chisom Kanu explains why data lineage matters:
Data lineage is a component of modern data management that helps organizations understand the origins, transformations, and movement of their data. It is like a road map that shows us where our data has been, how it has changed, and where it is going, just like tracking the journey of a package: from the person who sent it (the source) to the places it passes through, and finally to the person who receives it.
The concept of data lineage has been around for many years, but it has become increasingly important in recent years due to the growth of big data and the increasing complexity of data processing systems.
Read on to learn more about data lineage.