Information about data is called:

Correct answer: Metadata. Metadata is data about data, such as a file’s author and creation date.

Background: The prefix “meta” means “about”.

• Data set: A data set is a collection of data.
• Database: A database is an organized collection of data.
• Data bank: A data bank is a store of data.

Did you know? A photo’s metadata can include the time and place it was taken.

Memory trick: Meta = about.