# Glossary

### Data Source

A Data Source defines the connection to a database so that data can be pulled directly from it for creating data views.

### Data View

A Data View is a dataset created from a connected Data Source or uploaded files needed for creating reports.

### External Report

An external report is designed for public sharing. It ensures privacy and security by applying data suppression to sensitive information while making the data accessible to external audiences.

### Impact Analysis

Impact analysis is a summary tool that highlights the dependencies between a data source to data views and reports, helping users understand the impacts when changes are made.

### Internal Report

An internal report is a reported created for use within an organization. It provides unrestricted access to data and does not apply any data suppression.