Proof of Record
Proof of Record™ helps you keep track of where your data comes from. 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 in environments where data reliability, transparency, and auditability are not optional—they are non-negotiable.
Why It Matters?
🔍 Transparency & 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 & Accountability
Data errors are inevitable, but ambiguity doesn’t have to be.
Proof of Record™ gives your team the accountability framework it needs to pinpoint 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 & 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
After configuring your workflow and reviewing the sample data, you can choose to capture a screenshot as Proof of Record by selecting the checkbox under the "Name your Workflow" label.
If you are running prebuilt workflows, you can enable screenshot capture during the setup process for a new dataset or when adding the workflow to existing datasets. Select the option under the Screenshots label to automatically capture screenshots as Proof of Record.
How to Access Proof of Record Screenshots
Navigate to the Pline Platform and select the "Datasets" tab.
Click on your desired dataset to view the list of individual data items along with their respective field names.
Locate the "Proof of Record" column, which includes details such as the extraction date and time.
Upon clicking, you will see the following details:
Extracted By: The profile that initiated the extraction process.
Extracted On: Date and time of the extraction.
Screenshots: Includes screenshots of the listing page and individual item pages (if applicable).
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