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THE FILE“Modification date is earlier than creation date”
What this flag on a PDF file means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
The dates stored in the file contradict each other, for example a modification date before the creation date.
Why it matters
Dates written by one program at one time agree. Contradicting dates usually come from a tool that rewrote part of the file's metadata.
Ordinary explanations
- A device with the wrong clock, or a converter that copies dates from another file.
What to check
Ask the applicant for a copy downloaded directly from the source (payroll portal or bank), and compare it with this one.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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