What is data lineage?

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Data lineage shows the complete journey of data from source to final report.
It tracks where the data comes from, how it’s transformed, and where it’s used.
In one project, we used lineage to trace a revenue mismatch back to a source system.
It helped identify issues in transformation logic in Power Query.
Data lineage improves transparency and trust in reports.
It is useful for impact analysis when source data changes.
Lineage is important for audits and compliance.
Overall, it helps maintain data quality and reliability.

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