Definition

The information that documents the history of the content information. This information tells the origin or source of the content information, any changes that may have taken place since it was originated, the inputs responsible for a product, what versions of algorithms used, who has had custody of it since it was originated etc. Examples of provenance information could be the principal investigator who recorded the data, and the information concerning its storage, handling, and migration.

Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS), Recommended Practice CCSDS 650.0-M-2, Magenta Book 2012; CEOS EO Data Stewardship Glossary

NESDIS Data Management Lexicon and Related Terms 

Category

4. Data Stewardship words