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MH1

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8. Actually, no, the word "metadata" has a very specific meaning.

Reply to 1-Old-Man (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 6, 2013, 09:58 PM

Jul 2013

It is not meant to confuse, it adds precision vs. just saying "data". "Data" could include content. "Metadata" clearly does not.

A simple way to define "metadata" is that it is "data about data".

It's a widely used term in information science. No one just made it up just to confuse YOU.

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What is MetaData? [View all] TalkingDog Jul 2013 OP

All in all, chervilant Jul 2013 #1

The potential for abuse is tremendous. dawg Jul 2013 #2

Who executed a blanket warrant for data on all citizens? bluestate10 Jul 2013 #10

The warrant was *for* the metadata. dawg Jul 2013 #11

What is Metadata? A term meant to confuse. 1-Old-Man Jul 2013 #3

Actually, no, the word "metadata" has a very specific meaning. MH1 Jul 2013 #8

Then why can't I find it in my dictionaries? 1-Old-Man Jul 2013 #14

All communication has tags on it. bluestate10 Jul 2013 #12

Having your metadata can severely Harmony Blue Jul 2013 #4

How is that? nt bluestate10 Jul 2013 #13

It is extra information about content or activity, usually used to help sort and/or route it usGovOwesUs3Trillion Jul 2013 #5

Metadata is NOT "content plus details" MH1 Jul 2013 #9

Right, that is typically attached to the content usGovOwesUs3Trillion Jul 2013 #16

Just curious, do you work in IT? MH1 Jul 2013 #17

If you have nothing to hide... HipChick Jul 2013 #6

They don't care if you pick your nose or are right or left handed. Rex Jul 2013 #7

Hmmm, I would have thought GPS tracking on your car would be on that also. Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #15

It is data about data. nt MineralMan Jul 2013 #18

No one cares about the safeguards and restraints in place. randome Jul 2013 #19