About workflow tasks
Workflow tasks are actionable steps assigned to you as part of an automated business process. These tasks guide you through data governance activities by prompting you to provide information, make decisions, or approve actions that move the workflow forward.
A workflow task is a specific, actionable item that a workflow requires you to complete. It is assigned to you or a group you belong to and typically involves:
- Providing information: Completing a form with details about an asset, a request, or a specific data point.
- Making a decision: Approving or rejecting a request, classifying data, or choosing a path for the workflow to follow.
- Performing an action: Reviewing a data asset, validating data quality, or verifying data ownership.
Workflow tasks are essential for driving data governance, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with policies, and maintaining audit trails for accountability. By completing tasks promptly, you help avoid bottlenecks and keep processes running efficiently.