Why Data Architects Need Data Lineage.
Data Architects are most often the stewards of data within the enterprise. They must understand all aspects of the data and how it flows through its lifecycle in order to successfully design and govern their architecture. This includes understanding where their information comes from (a “source”), how it is transformed by business processes, where it resides for use, what data quality issues may exist, how long it can be retained before being archived or deleted, who has access to it and when they need access; and more. To perform this role effectively, an enterprise needs a complete picture of its data assets and how they interact with each other over time.