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Last updated

The date when a document was most recently revised.

In plain English

It points to the calendar date of the latest change made to a document. It marks the most recent revision, not an earlier version or the document's original issue date.

In context

Here, it communicates the date of the latest revision to the terms or policy document.

Situation
Understanding standard terms notices, acceptance controls, disclosures, and policy references
What it communicates
labels the date of the most recent change shown on a terms or policy page.

Meaning limits

By itself, this term does not say what was changed in the document.

Examples

“The handbook was last updated on 14 March, although its original issue date was 2 January.”

Core meaning

“Before agreeing, she checked that the privacy policy had been last updated on 1 June.”

In context

  • revision date Broader Term

    A revision date can be any date of revision; this one is the most recent revision date.

  • creation date Contrast

    A creation date marks when the document was first made, not when it was most recently revised.