Does this tool access or read the contents of uploaded files?

No. The tool extracts filesystem-level metadata only — filename, size, MIME type, and timestamps. File contents are not parsed, stored, or returned in the report.

Can this help document a data subject deletion or transfer event?

Yes. Running a metadata report before and after a deletion or transfer gives you a timestamped inventory showing which files existed and their sizes, which supports audit trails for data subject requests.

Are timestamps in the report reliable for compliance documentation?

Timestamps reflect filesystem metadata at the time of processing. They document when files were last modified on the source system, which is useful for retention schedule validation, though they should be interpreted alongside your internal chain-of-custody records.

What is the maximum batch size?

You can upload up to 50 files or 2GB per batch, whichever limit is reached first.

Generate File Metadata Reports for Privacy and Metadata Compliance Workflows

Privacy compliance teams are increasingly required to demonstrate not just what data they hold, but what format it is in, how large it is, and when it was last modified. The File Metadata Report tool produces a structured JSON inventory of these attributes for any batch of uploaded files — without touching the file contents.

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GDPR, CCPA, and similar frameworks require organizations to maintain accurate records of processing activities, including the types and volumes of files that move through their systems. Manually cataloging file metadata before a data transfer, deletion event, or regulatory submission is tedious and creates its own documentation risk. A reproducible, automated report is far more defensible.

Deliteful extracts filename, size in bytes, MIME type, and filesystem timestamps for up to 50 files per batch. Because the tool never modifies the original files and outputs a clean JSON record, the report can be attached directly to a data processing record or submitted as evidence of a file inventory review.

How it works

1
Upload the files you need to inventory
Select up to 50 files across supported formats including PDF, DOCX, CSV, images, ZIP, and JSON.
2
Generate the metadata report
Deliteful extracts size, MIME type, and timestamps for each file without altering originals.
3
Attach the JSON output to your compliance record
The structured JSON report is ready to attach to a data processing log, deletion record, or regulatory submission.

Frequently asked questions

Does this tool access or read the contents of uploaded files?: No. The tool extracts filesystem-level metadata only — filename, size, MIME type, and timestamps. File contents are not parsed, stored, or returned in the report.
Can this help document a data subject deletion or transfer event?: Yes. Running a metadata report before and after a deletion or transfer gives you a timestamped inventory showing which files existed and their sizes, which supports audit trails for data subject requests.
Are timestamps in the report reliable for compliance documentation?: Timestamps reflect filesystem metadata at the time of processing. They document when files were last modified on the source system, which is useful for retention schedule validation, though they should be interpreted alongside your internal chain-of-custody records.
What is the maximum batch size?: You can upload up to 50 files or 2GB per batch, whichever limit is reached first.

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