Mediation record redaction is the removal of personal data from settlement-talk notes and transcripts. FRE 408 bars such content as proof of liability. anonym.plus runs on your device and keeps the terms you may need internally.
When this applies
A mediation produces notes and a draft deal. You keep these for your file, but share a sanitized copy. Names and numbers must be hidden first.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Load the notes into anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool flags party, mediator, and counsel names.
- Settlement figures and account numbers get flagged.
- Swap or black out the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean copy on your device.
What you need to provide
- The mediation notes or draft (PDF, DOCX, or TXT).
- An operator; Redact for a slim shared copy.
- Optional name map to keep labels steady across notes.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | party → [PARTY] |
| Names | PERSON | mediator → [MEDIATOR] |
| Financial | US_BANK_NUMBER | payout acct → [ACCOUNT] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | SSN → [SSN] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | session date → [DATE] |
| Case | CASE_NUMBER | case no. → [CASE_NO] |
Compliance achieved
- Handles content that FRE 408 bars as proof of liability.
- Strips party, mediator, and account identifiers together.
- Offline — sensitive talks never reach a third party.
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Limitations & cautions
FRE 408 limits how settlement talks may be used, but it does not anonymize them. The tool removes named items. You still review free text for indirect clues that could identify a party.
Frequently asked questions
What does FRE 408 cover?
It bars offers and statements made in settlement talks as proof of liability or amount. It does not strip identifiers, so redaction is still needed before wider sharing.
Are settlement figures removed?
Yes. Amounts tied to accounts are flagged, and you choose to redact or swap them.
Can I keep an internal copy with names?
Yes. Keep the full file for your own use and share only the cleaned copy. Work stays local.