# Downstream Breakage Risk

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> Updated: 2026-05-13T21:50:45.298Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: veri-muhendisligi-ve-ai-altyapisi
**TLDR:** A risk measure describing the likelihood that a change in a data asset will cause breakage in connected reports, models, or services.

<p>Downstream breakage risk is a typical example of using lineage for operational decision support. The likelihood that a change in a data asset will break connected assets can be estimated and scored in advance. This assessment is highly useful for change sequencing, test prioritization, and rollout strategy. It becomes especially critical in environments where many dashboards and models depend on the same data layer.</p>