By definition, metadata is data about data. For computer files, it includes file name, file type, date last opened, date last edited and more. In addition to that kind of file information, which most people can see, there are many more metadata fields that are hidden to typical users. When a file is created or
How Private Are Employees’ Electronic Communications?
Most employers provide their employees with all sorts of technology, including Blackberries, Internet access, and email accounts. And all of this technology typically flows through the employer’s network and servers.
Because this technology is the employer’s property, it’s reasonable to assume that the employer can monitor and review employees’ emails, text messages, IMs, etc., sent