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The Risks of File Hidden Data & Metadata, and the Right Solutions

File Hidden Data & Metadata Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about hidden data & metadata, the risks they pose, and how our hidden data removal products can counter them.

The Importance of Using Metadata Removal Software
Learn about the importance of using hidden data & metadata removal software to prevent sensitive data leakage.

Remove Properties and Personal Information: A Misleading Feature!
Learn about the the Remove Properties and Personal Information feature in Windows 11, and how it has a highly misleading user interface and a very limited support of metadata elements.

Windows File Properties Viewer: Falsely Alarming, Dangerously Reassuring
Learn about the difference between File Metadata and File System Metadata, and why the Windows File Properties Viewer is misleading from a privacy point of view.

Countering the Risks of Document Hidden Data & Metadata
All popular document file formats can contain a wealth of dangerous hidden data & metadata. Learn how to counter the risks they pose to privacy and confidentiality.

Removing JPEG Metadata the Right Way
Learn how to protect your privacy by quickly removing harmful metadata from JPEG files the right way, while persevering the image quality.

Document Inspector: Limitations and a Solution
Learn about the Document Inspector in Microsoft Office®, its limitations and a solution.