Data conversion is the conversion of computer data from one format to another. This sample process flow details the steps involved in the conversion of data from one application into another application. For the purposes of this document, converted data is considered to be any data being moved from the legacy system to the new system. Converted data may or may not be manipulated/modified between these two systems.

Data conversion process steps include: Extracting data from legacy system Tracking changes in anticipation of dual maintenance Importing data into scrub environment Migrating data to production Scrubbing data This document should be used as a general guide to understand and review this business process. Organizations should customize this tool to ensure that it reflects their business operations and continuously monitor the process to ensure that the steps described are accurate.