Golden records
A golden record is an accurate and consolidated representation of a data subject, such as an organization or an employee, derived from multiple sources. A golden record provides a 360-degree view of a data subject, facilitating a deeper understanding of its current state and the reasons behind it.
A golden record is created through a process of data integration, enrichment, cleaning, deduplication, and manual data entry. Each step in the process is registered as a separate element called a data part. A golden record is usually made up of multiple data parts.
The purpose of creating a golden record is to provide a single source of truth, ensuring data consistency, improving data quality, and enabling better decision-making. A golden records serves as a reliable reference point that can be used by different systems, departments, or stakeholders within the organization.
You can find a golden record using search. The golden record details page contains several tabs where you can find all relevant information about a golden record:
- Overview
- Properties
- Relations
- Pending changes
- History – here you can view all data parts that make up a golden record.
- Explain log
- Topology
- Hierarchy