Confidentiality-designation redaction is the removal of personal data from documents marked under an FRCP 26(c) protective order. anonym.plus runs locally and leaves the level stamp, so the designation stays in place.
When this applies
A protective order sets levels like Confidential or Attorneys' Eyes Only. You clear identifiers on each file while keeping the stamp that controls who may view it.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Load the marked files into anonym.plus on your device.
- It reserves the level-stamp zone.
- The tool flags names, contacts, and IDs in the body.
- Confirm the flags away from the marked zone.
- Redact or mask each confirmed item.
- Save the clean files on your device.
What you need to provide
- The marked files (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- A reserved zone for the designation stamp.
- An operator; Redact for AEO material.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | individual name → [NAME] |
| Account | US_BANK_NUMBER | account no. → [ACCOUNT] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | SSN → [SSN] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | email → [EMAIL] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | date → [DATE] |
| Document IDs | PERSON | CONFIDENTIAL stamp → [LEVEL] |
Compliance achieved
- Keeps the level stamp set by a FRCP 26(c) protective order.
- Clears PII while the designation that limits access stays.
- Offline work keeps protected material inside your firm.
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Limitations & cautions
A protective-order level and PII redaction are different controls. Clearing names does not lower the marking, and a label does not remove PII. Apply both, and confirm the marking survives the redaction pass on each file.
Frequently asked questions
Does redaction change the confidentiality level?
No. A reserved zone keeps the designation stamp, so a Confidential or AEO file stays marked while its identifiers are cleared.
Why redact PII if a protective order already limits access?
A protective order controls who views the file, but PII can still expose people if a file leaks or is later filed. Both controls work together.
Can it handle AEO material?
Yes. Work is local, so the most sensitive level never reaches an outside server.