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How to ensure that files are distributed without hidden metadata?

April 26, 2017distributed ensure files hidden metadata

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How to ensure that files are distributed without hidden metadata?

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The workstations of persons who prepare judgments should be configured in order to avoid the insertion of hidden metadata, as described in the paper entitled The Preparation of Documents for Electronic Distribution, available at . Moreover, putting in place processes to systematically clean each file before distribution is recommended. In short, here are the main metadata to look for in a file before its distribution, and how to remove them: For WordPerfect files: i. Properties (Author, Typist, …): delete the information and save the file; ii. Undo/Redo History: deactivate and save the file; iii. Revision Marks: insert or delete each annotation and save the file; For Word files: i. Properties (Author, Company, …): delete the information and save the file; ii. Allow fast saves: deactivate and save the file; iii. Change marks: accept or reject each change and save the file. In the course of the year 2003, the Cana