Redaction
The process of removing or hiding sensitive information from documents before sharing them.
What is Redaction?
Redaction is the process of editing or obscuring sensitive information in documents, such as personal data, trade secrets, or privileged material, before disclosure in legal, regulatory, or public contexts.
Why It Matters?
It protects confidentiality, ensures compliance with privacy laws, and prevents unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Example
A law firm redacts social security numbers from financial documents before submitting them in court.
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