Provenance Documentation Program

The Provenance Documentation Program is a system that records the history and origin of data, materials, or objects. It tracks where they come from, how they have been handled, and any changes made over time. This documentation ensures transparency, accountability, and trust, especially in research, art, or science, by providing a clear chain of custody. Essentially, it’s a detailed logbook that helps verify authenticity, maintain quality, and support decision-making based on the established history of an item or data.