Metadata Privacy

Metadata is defined as data that describes a data set. It can contain information regarding the manner of collection, the time of collection, as well as information about how the file was accessed and used in relation to other files. The usage of metadata is critical in order to provide information about a variety of digital resources, including images, videos, audio recordings, and digital resources.

Types of Metadata

Structural Metadata

Structural metadata is information about the organization or structure of a digital resource. This can include information about the physical or logical structure of a document, such as chapters, paragraphs, and sections, or information about the organization of a digital collection, such as the arrangement of items in a database or the relationships between files in a file system. Structural metadata can be used to help users navigate, search, and understand the content of a digital resource.