How to: Add a Password Protected Document in CaseGuard Studio

Use Case:
In many industries, such as legal, law enforcement, and healthcare, professionals often work with sensitive documents that are password-protected to ensure data privacy. Whether you’re redacting personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), or confidential case files, CaseGuard Studio makes it easy to import, edit, and re-secure these documents as part of your workflow.

Steps to Add a Password-Protected Document

Open CaseGuard Studio
Launch CaseGuard Studio and start a new project that will contain your password-protected document.

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Add the File
Drag and drop the document into CaseGuard Studio or use the Add File option to import it into your project.

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Enter the Password
When prompted, enter the correct password for the document. CaseGuard Studio will verify the password and load the document into your project.

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Redact as Needed
Once the document is loaded, you can apply redactions just as you would with any other document. This includes text redaction, image redaction, or applying automated detection tools, depending on your project requirements.

Export and Re-Secure Your Document
After completing your redactions, proceed to export your document. If you want the exported file to remain password-protected, ensure that you set a new password during the export process.

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can confidently work with password-protected documents in CaseGuard Studio without compromising security. Remember, adding a password to your exported file is essential to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection policies. If you need further assistance with redaction or exporting options, please contact [email protected].