PrivMeta Blog

Insights, tips, and best practices for maximising digital privacy.

What Is Metadata? A Simple Guide for Non-Technical Users

November 20, 2025

Learn what metadata is through simple examples, understand privacy risks in files like photos and documents, and discover tools to protect your information.

Why You Should Remove Metadata Before Sharing Files Online

November 10, 2025

Discover the hidden dangers in file metadata, learn how to protect your privacy, and understand why stripping metadata is essential for digital security.

What Metadata Is Hidden Inside Your Photos (and How to Remove It)

October 27, 2025

Discover the hidden EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data in your photos, learn privacy risks, and see how to remove photo metadata instantly with local tools.

How OSINT Analysts Use Metadata to Track People (And How to Protect Yourself)

October 20, 2025

Learn how investigators use metadata for OSINT tracking, discover privacy risks in your digital footprint, and protect yourself from unwanted surveillance.