PROV (Provenance Ontology)

PROV (Provenance Ontology) is a standard framework used to describe the history and origin of data and materials. It details how data was created, by whom, using what methods, and under what circumstances. This helps ensure transparency, trust, and reproducibility in information, much like tracing the source and journey of a document or product. By providing a structured way to record this information, PROV enables organizations to verify data's authenticity, understand its context, and manage its lifecycle effectively.