Expert report redaction is the removal of personal identifiers from a written disclosure under FRCP 26(a)(2). The rule governs what the witness must hand over. anonym.plus marks names, accounts, and contacts on your device, so the opinions and bases stay intact while the data goes.
When this applies
The disclosure cites underlying data with people's identifiers and the author's own details. You trim those before the Rule 26(a)(2) handover.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the report in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool flags subject, author, and third-party identifiers.
- Local OCR reads scanned data appendices.
- Keep the opinions, methods, and exhibits cited.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The written disclosure (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the analysis readable).
- Optional name map across linked reports.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Dr. Halverson → [EXPERT] |
| Names | PERSON | study subject → [SUBJECT] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | subject SSN → [SSN] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 1981 → [DOB] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | author email → [EMAIL] |
| Location | LOCATION | lab address → [ADDRESS] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the written disclosure under FRCP 26(a)(2)(B).
- Keeps the opinions, bases, and methods the rule requires.
- Offline work keeps the analysis privileged and local.
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Limitations & cautions
Rule 26(a)(2) requires the bases and data behind each opinion. Redact personal identifiers, not the substance the rule demands. The tool flags data; you keep what disclosure requires.
Frequently asked questions
What must the disclosure include under Rule 26?
Rule 26(a)(2)(B) requires the opinions, the bases and data, the exhibits, and the author's qualifications. Redact personal identifiers, not those required parts.
Can I redact the author's own contact details?
Yes. The tool flags the email and address along with subject data, so you can decide what to keep.
Is the report uploaded for processing?
No. Work runs on your device with no cloud step, so the analysis stays privileged.