Video deposition transcript redaction is the removal of personal data from the written record of a videotaped deposition under FRCP 30(b)(3). anonym.plus runs on your device and keeps the timestamps that sync the text to the footage.
When this applies
A deposition is captured on camera, and synced text is produced beside it. Before either is shared, the names and numbers in the words must be hidden.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Load the synced text into anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool scans names, dates, and IDs while leaving timestamps.
- Deponent, counsel, and third-party names get flagged.
- Swap them so the words still line up with the footage.
- Save the clean copy on your device.
What you need to provide
- The synced text (PDF, DOCX, or TXT).
- An operator (Replace keeps timestamp lines intact).
- Optional rule to keep timecode tokens untouched.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | deponent → [DEPONENT] |
| Names | PERSON | counsel → [COUNSEL] |
| Time | DATE_TIME | 10:14:02 mark → kept |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | SSN → [SSN] |
| Location | LOCATION | address → [ADDRESS] |
| Case | CASE_NUMBER | case no. → [CASE_NO] |
Compliance achieved
- Cleans the written record of a videotaped deposition under FRCP 30(b)(3).
- Keeps timecodes so text still syncs to the footage.
- Local-only work — the recording stays off the cloud.
Anonymize video deposition transcripts offline — see plans & start free →
Limitations & cautions
The tool cleans the text, not the footage itself. Faces and spoken names in the recording need separate handling. Keep the timecode tokens so the cleaned text still matches the recorded segments.
Frequently asked questions
Does this redact the footage too?
No. anonym.plus cleans the written words. The recording needs its own visual and audio redaction tools.
Are the timecodes kept?
Yes. A keep rule leaves timecode tokens in place, so the cleaned text still syncs to the footage.
Why does FRCP 30(b)(3) matter here?
It lets a party record a deposition by video. The written record still carries IDs that must be hidden before filing or sharing.