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GUEST ESSAY: How tech tricks used by Amazon, Netflix aid Ukraine in repelling Russia’s invasion

The Last Watchdog

As tragic as it is, we are in a space where video has become a crucial asset in wartime. Related: Apple tool used as warfare weapon Ukraine’s defense against Russian invaders has changed the role of video. Metadata’s role As important as the video content itself is, there is an even more critical element: metadata.

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FAQ: Is Metadata a Part of an Electronic Record or Not?

The Texas Record

Recently, we have received many questions about metadata. Most of the inquiries about metadata revolve around two questions – What is metadata and why is it important. The purpose of this article is to discuss whether metadata is part of an electronic record and if so why. So, what is metadata?

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Do I Need a Data Catalog?

erwin

Organizations with particularly deep data stores might need a data catalog with advanced capabilities, such as automated metadata harvesting to speed up the data preparation process. Three Types of Metadata in a Data Catalog. The metadata provides information about the asset that makes it easier to locate, understand and evaluate.

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MS Teams Information Governance - A Checklist for Success

AIIM

Make the most of metadata by utilizing systems that help automate how metadata is applied while retaining unstructured data in place. Teams provides a rich set of tools to implement any number of information governance capabilities, and 3rd party apps extend the possibilities beyond simply using Teams for video conferencing.

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U.S. Department of Interior Grounding All Drones

Schneier on Security

One memo drafted by the Navy & Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Manager has warned "images, video and flight records could be uploaded to unsecured servers in other countries via live streaming."

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Email in PDF – Pushing the (email) envelope.

National Archives Records Express

However, it will likely lack sufficient metadata and the interactive features provided by an email client to serve as an authentic representation of the original. PDF is a commonly used and incredibly flexible format that provides support for a wide variety of data types including text, images, audio, and even video.

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Recap of the 2022 Best Practice Exchange/CoSA (un)conference

Preservica

Watch this video by Jeff Swada and Lydia Tang as a comparison: This plenary set the tone for the rest of my (un)conference experience: be curious, be open to trying something new, and be sure to consider the needs of others. Heslin’s recorded presentation highlighted how scripting skills can support any and all metadata work!