At a glance
The recorded origin and processing history of data, including its source, observation time and transformations.
Why it matters
Decision-makers need to understand where evidence came from before relying on a model result or generated report.
An operating example
Attach the imagery date, data provider and model version to an assessment shared for review.
Illustrative application, not a live customer result or a guarantee of product availability.
What it does and does not tell you
A traceable source is not automatically accurate; provenance and validation are complementary.