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99.7% Accuracy
70+ Data Types

Redaction Use Cases

From FOIA compliance to e-discovery, from data sharing to analytics - explore how organizations use automated redaction to solve real business challenges.

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Real-Time Processing
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Use Cases
500 +
Enterprise Users
1 B+
Docs Processed
99.7 %
Accuracy

Versatile Redaction Applications

One platform, countless use cases

Public Records

FOIA requests, public records disclosure, and government transparency with proper exemption handling.

Legal Discovery

E-discovery productions, privilege redaction, and court filing preparation at scale.

Data Sharing

Safely share data with partners, researchers, and third parties while protecting sensitive information.

Analytics

De-identify data for analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence without PII exposure.

Customer Support

Protect customer data in support tickets, chat logs, and call transcripts.

Data Retention

Implement data minimization for long-term storage while maintaining document utility.

How It Works

Simple integration, powerful results

01

Upload Content

Send your documents, text, or files through our secure API endpoint or web interface.

02

AI Detection

Our AI analyzes content to identify all sensitive information types with 99.7% accuracy.

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Smart Redaction

Sensitive data is automatically redacted based on your configured compliance rules.

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Secure Delivery

Receive your redacted content with full audit trail and compliance documentation.

Real-World Redaction Applications

Data redaction serves countless business needs across industries and functions. From mandatory compliance requirements to strategic business initiatives, organizations leverage automated redaction to protect sensitive information while maintaining data utility. Understanding specific use cases helps identify the right approach for your needs.

Government and Public Records

Government agencies face constant demands for public records under FOIA and state sunshine laws. Manual redaction of exempted information is time-consuming, expensive, and error-prone. Automated redaction dramatically accelerates response times while ensuring consistent application of exemption criteria.

Legal Discovery and Litigation

E-discovery productions often involve millions of documents requiring privilege review and PII redaction. Automated redaction enables legal teams to process large volumes efficiently while maintaining accuracy standards required for court submissions.

Data Sharing and Analytics

Organizations increasingly need to share data with partners, researchers, and analytics providers while protecting sensitive information. Redaction enables valuable data utilization without PII exposure, supporting data-driven initiatives within privacy constraints.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our redaction services

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01

What types of sensitive data can RedactionAPI detect?

RedactionAPI can detect and redact over 70 types of sensitive information including Social Security Numbers (SSN), credit card numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, names, addresses, medical record numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, bank account numbers, and much more. Our AI continuously learns to identify new patterns and data types.

02

How accurate is the redaction process?

Our AI-powered redaction engine achieves 99.7% accuracy across all data types. We use advanced machine learning models trained on billions of data points to ensure comprehensive detection. For critical applications, we offer human-in-the-loop verification to achieve 100% accuracy.

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Is my data secure during the redaction process?

Absolutely. All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and at rest using AES-256 encryption. We are SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant. Your data is never stored after processing unless you explicitly enable audit logging. We also offer on-premises deployment for maximum security.

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What file formats are supported?

RedactionAPI supports a wide range of formats including plain text, PDF, Word documents (DOC/DOCX), Excel spreadsheets, images (JPG, PNG, TIFF), audio files (MP3, WAV), video files (MP4, AVI), and structured data formats (JSON, XML, CSV). Custom format support is available for enterprise clients.

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How fast is the API response time?

Our API typically responds in under 500ms for standard text redaction requests. Document processing times vary based on file size and complexity, with most documents processed in 1-3 seconds. We offer batch processing for high-volume needs with guaranteed SLAs for enterprise clients.

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Do you offer compliance-specific redaction profiles?

Yes, we offer pre-built compliance profiles for GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CCPA, SOX, FERPA, and many other regulations. These profiles automatically configure the appropriate redaction rules and generate compliance documentation. Custom profiles can be created for specific organizational requirements.

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