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description: The Data Changes Tracker helps you monitor changes in high-activity Salesforce data. Investigate unexpected deletions quickly, and make sure that your automations and integrations aren't making erroneous bulk changes. The Data Changes Tracker helps you achieve near-zero Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
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# Data Changes Tracker in Backup & Recover for Salesforce

The Data Changes Tracker helps you monitor changes in high-activity Salesforce data. Investigate unexpected deletions quickly, and make sure that your automations and integrations aren't making erroneous bulk changes. The Data Changes Tracker helps you achieve near-zero Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).

## When to Use the Data Changes Tracker

Use the Data Changes Tracker when you want to:

- Investigate unexpected or malicious record deletions: Quickly identify and review any deletions that seem out of place.
- Check for bulk changes caused by misconfigured automations or integrations: Make sure that your automations and integrations are working as intended by tracking any large-scale changes.
- Monitor data growth and activity trends over time: Gain insights into how your data is evolving and spot any unusual patterns.

- **[Track Data Changes in Backup & Recover for Salesforce](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.backup_recover_o_track_data_changes.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Start a Data Changes Tracker job to visualize Salesforce data changes captured in real time. See the number of record additions, changes, and deletions for all Salesforce objects or specific objects. Depending on the time range you specify, you can see how many changes occurred over minutes, hours, or days.