98Access applications taken not to include application for

98 Access applications taken not to include application for access to metadata (1) An access application for government information is taken not to include an application for access to metadata about a record containing the information unless the access application expressly states that it does. (2) If an access application for government information expressly states that access to metadata about a record containing the information is sought, access to the metadata does not need to be given unless access is reasonably practicable. metadata about a record, includes information about the record’s content, author, publication date and physical location.