Data Origins - User Origins

This User Origins (Data Origins) report provides a comprehensive overview of the origins of user data, clearly indicating the source of information for each user and the number of different sources that report on them. By detailing where user data is collected from and how many systems contribute to each user record, the report supports greater transparency and accuracy in user data management. This approach enables stakeholders to assess the reliability and consistency of user information, identify potential duplicate records, and enhance data cleansing and reconciliation efforts within the organization.

Usage

Thid delivers a detailed and comprehensive overview of the origins of user data within the organization. By systematically identifying and recording the source of each user record, the report supports essential activities such as data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation. This approach ensures that all user data is accurate, consistent, and reliable, thereby enhancing the quality of information available for organizational decision-making and promoting effective data management practices.

Example

During a data quality review, the IT Operations Team uses the User Origins report to investigate discrepancies in user account information.

By filtering the report to display users with an Origin Count = 2 or more, the team identifies several users whose data is being reported from both Azure O365 and Active Directory, but with inconsistent naming conventions or incomplete attribute values.

This insight enables the team to:

• Resolve mismatches between systems

• Update outdated directory records

• Eliminate duplicate or redundant user entries

• Confirm which system holds the correct version of the user profile

As a result, the organization improves the accuracy of its identity data, prevents issues in authentication and provisioning workflows, and maintains a clean, reliable user repository.

Steps:

To view the Data Origins – User Origins report:

1. Navigate to Reports > Asset Management. Search for Data Origins – User Origins reports.

   

   Figure: Dashboard

2. Select Data Origins – User Origins to view the report.

Figure: Report view

Filters

Located on the left panel, the filters allow users to refine the dataset based on specific criteria.

Figure: Filters

The following table outlines key fields in the report along with concise descriptions of their purpose and usage.