Metadata

that may be specifically compelling. The end user metadata classifications proposed by the study are a decent beginning stage for experts. In light of study reactions, the fundamental classifications of metadata suggested in this study appear to sound good to the lion 's share of data warehouse end users. The classes (Definitional, Data Quality, Navigational, and Lineage) offer a valuable system for data warehouse professionals in creating and imparting their metadata methodology to different partners and for organizing metadata development ventures. All the more permanently, the…

feature customizable interfaces and the ability to pull real-time data from multiple sources. 3. Data warehouse: A data warehouse is a relational database that is designed for query and analysis rather than for transaction processing. It usually contains historical data derived from transaction data, but it can include data from other sources. 4. Data Dictionary: A data dictionary is a read-only set of tables that provides information about the database such as the names of users, privileges…

Should the government be able to access the metadata of Australians? The Australian legal system is meant to provide the community with safety, a way of improving our protection is by using data retention. Data retention is usually used for any crime related offences. The information from the metadata which the government retrieves is basically who, when and where. The information obtained is: who was it sent to, when was it sent and where it was sent from. Leaving just the core concern, the…

The collection of Metadata is a Breach of Privacy: Edward Snowden, a hero The government habitually does things which go against what the American people stand for. The highly unethical collection of metadata is a prime example. What is metadata? Metadata is defined as "structured information that describes, explains, locates, or otherwise makes it easier to retrieve, use, or manage an information resource."(Is metadata collected by the government a threat to your privacy? Kassner). Edward…

This questions whether the law reforms of metadata, and the legal implications it carries as either intended effects or externalities, will be beneficial to society. The Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth) was originally created to combat terrorism; however, over the years as technology advanced there have been various amendments in order to adapt it has seen more use in law enforcement to help solve criminal cases. The Telecommunications (Interception and Access)…

When you do anything on Facebook a metadata event happens, and with the help of an algorithm to get you to buy a product. The Facebook algorithm also goes through your browser's cookie which records your metadata and uses what you’ve looked at to sell you products you might be interested. James Clapper, the National Security Agency Director for President Obama assured the United States Congress on March 12, 2013, that the government was not engaged in accessing the computer records of private…

international terrorism against the United States on behalf of a foreign power. But in 2013, a young contractor/whistleblower named Edward Snowden released a series of detailed disclosures of internal documents to the public about the NSA (National Security Agency) regarding its spying techniques on international and domestic activities using the said law. The article written by Bruce Schneider in the IEEE journal for the September 2015 Issue “Ubiquitous Surveillance and Security” focuses on the…

Edward Snowden blew the whistle on the NSA’s massive program in collecting metadata on millions of Americans. Is he a hero, traitor, or something in between? The American government argues that he is a traitor that has caused catastrophic damage that will result in lethal consciences to the American public and troops. Others describe him as a heroic martyr that sacrificed his way of life to expose an unbelievable breach of privacy. We will examine both sides and attempt to draw conclusions on…

to ISO 19115 metadata standard, can be explored by a clearinghouse concept (Brun, 2014). Open GIS Consortium is deployed to secure inline access to the data at three levels. Its specifications are: • Level 1: web map server (wms, also ISO 19128) aiding map layers in image formats • Level 2: web feature service (wfs) aiding geospatial entities in a GML (XML) formats • Level 3: NGIS api - a rich functional interface for cross, dispersed organizational data management based upon ISO 19109,…

The National Security Agency’s (NSA) collection of metadata has been questioned on constitutional grounds. Specifically, the NSA’s actions have been argued to conflict with the Fourth Amendment of the constitution, which states that all citizens are free from being subjected to any unreasonable searches or seizures initiated by the government. Proponents of the NSA’s collection of metadata believe that it is a crucial tool in preventing potential terrorist attacks, while opponents of the program…