Source-code redaction is the removal of personal data from programs produced under an FRCP 26(c) protective order for a secure review. anonym.plus runs locally and clears names in comments and config, keeping the logic intact.
When this applies
These productions go to a locked review room under a strict order. Comments, commit notes, and config files often hold developer names and credentials.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Load the program files into anonym.plus on your device.
- It scans comments, commit logs, and config values.
- The tool flags developer names, emails, and tokens.
- Confirm the flags; leave the program logic untouched.
- Replace or mask each confirmed value.
- Save the clean files on your device.
What you need to provide
- The program files (modules, config, or text logs).
- An allow-list to keep variable and function names.
- An operator; Replace keeps the file parseable.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | // author: J. Doe → [DEV] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | j.doe@corp.com → [EMAIL] |
| Identifiers | PERSON | commit user token → [USER] |
| Secrets | PERSON | hardcoded key → [SECRET] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | commit date → [DATE] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | support phone → [PHONE] |
Compliance achieved
- Suits a secure review room under FRCP 26(c).
- Clears developer PII while the program logic stays parseable.
- Offline work keeps proprietary files inside your firm.
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Limitations & cautions
Code is sensitive to syntax. A swapped value must keep the file parseable, so use an allow-list for variable and function names. The tool clears named PII in comments and config, but a human must judge what counts as a trade secret versus a name.
Frequently asked questions
Why does source code go under FRCP 26(c)?
It is a trade secret, so courts order a secure, often air-gapped review room. The protective order limits copying, printing, and access.
Will redaction break the program?
Not if you use an allow-list. The tool clears names in comments and config while keeping variable and function names, so the file still parses.
Does it catch hardcoded credentials?
It flags many secret patterns, like keys and tokens, but treat that as a starting point and review the results.