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<B><I>Practice Tip</b></i> Protecting Against Metadata Mishaps

Whenever you create, open or save a document using any Microsoft Office application (<i>eg</i>, Word), the document may contain "metadata" - embedded information that you may not know about because it is usually hidden on screen. Metadata is used to enhance several Word functions, such as editing, viewing, filing and document retrieval. Harmless, right? Well, that depends on the type of metadata, the document's method of distribution and your firm's and clients' privacy needs.

9 minute read October 10, 2003 at 08:46 PM
By
William Robertson
<B><I>Practice Tip</b></i> Protecting Against Metadata Mishaps

Whenever you create, open or save a document using any Microsoft Office application (eg, Word), the document may contain “metadata” ' embedded information that you may not know about because it is usually hidden on screen.

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