With the Direct+ release of April 8, 2026, Data Provenance Insights has become available in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The functionality combines registry information “as filed” with additional metadata, such as timestamps, source information, and indicators of recent changes. This gives organizations greater insight into where data comes from, how data evolves over time, and when information was last updated or verified. The expansion is particularly relevant for financial institutions and compliance teams working with audit processes and KYC and AML obligations.
Greater insight into data origin and timeliness
With the availability of Data Provenance Insights in the Benelux, organizations gain access to a more consistent and transparent view of registry data, both within and outside the EU. Data Provenance in D&B Direct+ is currently available in Brazil, France, French Guiana, Germany, Guadeloupe, Japan, Martinique, Monaco, Poland, Réunion, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Peru, Indonesia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
In May and June, Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia will be added, followed later this year by Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Portugal, Thailand, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Austria, and Mexico.
The solution provides insight into:
- The primary source of the data
- Registration changes and filing history
- Update frequency and verification data
- Metadata related to changes in company information
In addition to current company information, the solution also provides access to registry data as it was originally submitted (“as filed”). This allows organizations to better understand how data has evolved over time and which changes have been made.
This supports organizations in substantiating data quality and using data within processes, controls, and reporting.
Interesting read: Data provenance: trust in business data starts at the source
Support for audit and compliance processes
Understanding the origin and timeliness of data plays an important role in compliance and audit processes. For financial institutions, it is becoming increasingly important to know where data comes from and when information was last updated or verified.
Data Provenance Insights helps organizations assess data quality and maintain audit trails. This is relevant for organizations that must comply with regulations related to financial integrity and anti-money laundering (AML).
Interesting read: The future of AML in Europe: what reporting institutions need to know
Available within Direct+ and Risk Analytics
Data Provenance Insights is beschikbaar via Direct+ Data Provenance Insights is available via Direct+ and can be used within existing data and compliance processes. In addition, a similar Data Provenance capability exists within Risk Analytics, allowing organizations to apply provenance insights across multiple solutions.
With the expansion to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, European coverage of provenance data continues to grow. This aligns with the broader availability of Data Provenance Insights in other European markets, including France.
What does this mean for your organization?
With the expansion of Data Provenance Insights to the Benelux, organizations gain greater insight into the origin, timeliness, and changes of registry data across different European markets. This helps in assessing data quality, maintaining audit trails, and substantiating data within KYC, AML, and reporting processes.
For organizations using Direct+, this expansion provides additional context for key business data and greater insight into registry information as originally recorded. If you have any questions, you can contact customer service or your accountmanager
