Proof of Record
Proof of Record™ helps you track the origin of your data. For every data point, you can see:
Who extracted it (name or email)
When it was extracted (timestamp)
Where it came from (URL)
What it looked like (screenshot of the page)
Every captured record is accompanied by metadata including the extractor’s name or email, a timestamp, the source URL, and a screenshot of the page at the moment of extraction.
This feature is especially valuable where data reliability, transparency, and auditability are non-negotiable.
Why It Matters?
Transparency and Traceability
In an era of AI-generated content and automated scraping, trust in data is everything. With Proof of Record™, every piece of information can be traced back to its origin. This creates a source lineage that empowers you to:
Validate the authenticity of your datasets
Ensure data consistency across teams and tools
Build trust with stakeholders, clients, and auditors
Trust and Accountability
Data errors are inevitable, but ambiguity doesn’t have to be.
Proof of Record™ provides your team with the accountability framework it needs to identify the root cause of inconsistencies or anomalies. Whether it's internal QA, external audits, or cross-functional handoffs, you’ll always know what happened, when, and by whom.
Operational Efficiency and Troubleshooting
Instead of wasting time verifying the source of a data point or tracking down errors manually, you get everything you need to investigate, validate, and resolve issues at a glance.
No guesswork. No redundant meetings. Just clarity.
What's Included with Each Record
Who
Name or email of the user who performed the data extraction
When
Timestamp of when the data was extracted
Where
The source URL from where the data was captured
Screenshot
Screenshot of the web page as it appeared during the data extraction
The Value It Brings
Enhances data governance for regulated industries
Improves confidence in data-driven decisions
Strengthens collaboration across teams through transparency
Accelerates troubleshooting by removing ambiguity
With Proof of Record™, you're not just capturing data—you’re capturing context. That context becomes your safety net, your audit trail, and your competitive edge.
⚡ Extract data in seconds. Keep the proof for as long as you need.
How to Enable Screenshot for Proof of Record
For New Workflows
Step 1: Configure Your Workflow Set up your workflow and review the sample data to ensure it's pulling correctly.
Step 2: Enable Screenshot Capture When naming your workflow, select the checkbox labeled "Proof of Record" to enable automatic screenshot capture.
For Prebuilt Workflows
To enable screenshot capture for Proof of Record, select the "Screenshots" option during dataset setup or when attaching the workflow to an existing dataset.
How to Access Proof of Record Screenshots
Navigate to the Pline Platform and select the "Datasets" tab.
Click on your dataset to view data items and field names. Locate the "Proof of Record" column with the extraction date and time.
Once you click, you'll see the following details:
Extracted By: The profile that initiated the extraction process.
Extracted On: Date and time of the extraction.
Source URL: Website from which the dataset was extracted.
Screenshots: Includes screenshots of the listing page and individual item pages (if applicable).
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