Data Lifecycle Block
Document how data flows through its lifecycle: creation, transformation, storage, access, and deletion. Essential for compliance, privacy, and data governance.
Data lifecycle blocks document how data moves through your system from creation to deletion. They capture where data comes from, how it is transformed, where it is stored, who can access it, and how it is eventually retired. Essential for GDPR compliance, data governance, and system understanding.
When to Use
Block Properties
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Data Name | Yes | Name of the data entity |
| Creation | Yes | How the data is created or collected |
| Storage | Yes | Array of where data is stored |
| Description | No | What this data represents |
| Ingestion | No | How data enters the system |
| Transformation | No | Array of processing applied to the data |
| Access | No | Array of who or what can access the data |
| Sharing | No | Array of how data is shared externally |
| Retention Policy | No | How long data is kept |
| Archival | No | How data is archived for long-term storage |
| Deletion | No | How data is removed from the system |
| Data Owner | No | Team responsible for this data |
| Data Classification | No | Classification: public, internal, confidential, or restricted |
| Quality Considerations | No | Data quality rules and validations |
| Notes | No | Additional context or observations |
Data Classification Values
Example: Customer Personal Data
Documenting the lifecycle of PII for privacy compliance.
Example: Transaction Logs
Documenting operational data with shorter lifecycle.
Example: Analytics Events
Documenting event data used for business intelligence.