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
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.