Data Lineage Tracking

Purpose

Map and document the complete lifecycle of personal data through organizational systems, from initial collection point through all transformations, transfers, and storage locations to final deletion or anonymization.

Prerequisites

• Data inventory or asset register identifying systems processing personal data
• Network architecture documentation showing system interconnections
• Access to system metadata, ETL configurations, and API documentation
• Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) under GDPR Article 30

Workflow

Step 1: Define Lineage Scope

Determine scope boundaries for the lineage mapping exercise: