Unclear EXIF date entry in the Daily Mail reproduction

Ascertain why the Daily Mail’s reproduction photographer recorded only an approximate date "early 2001" in the EXIF metadata when reproducing the paper print of the photograph of Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell, rather than entering the exact date indicated by the print’s backprint.

Background

The DM2023 reproduction presents the full front and back of the paper print, including a backprint reading "000 #15 13Mar01. Walgreens One Hour Photo," which suggests a specific development date. Despite this, the reproduction metadata did not record the precise date, creating a discrepancy between physical labeling and digital metadata.

Clarifying the metadata decision and workflow used by the photographer (and publisher) is important for establishing reliable provenance and minimizing ambiguity in the image’s reported timeline.