Data lineage is a critical component of any enterprise data management. It tracks where the data has originated from and follows its journey through the enterprise, enabling data stewards to see who has interacted with the data and at what point. As a result, data quality can be improved as it becomes easier to trace errors back to their original source through an audit trail, thus increasing accountability and transparency. Being able to identify where changes have been made and by whom helps organisations mitigate risks and prevent serious data breaches, particularly for financial services firms and others who are subject to strict regulatory compliance.