Redaction for Lawyers

Lawyers are often required to blackout and redact client information in documents before bringing the material to court to protect client information. The specific material that gets edited includes social security numbers, addresses, faces, and other personally identifiable information.

May 17, 2023 | 8 minutes read

Privacy Mistakes And Federal Regulations For Redaction

Redaction is a method of removing sensitive data from documents that protect individuals’ privacy or safety before the papers are made available for public viewing. While the US has not made a comprehensive privacy regulation that is all-encompassing such as the General Data Protection Regulation available to protect citizens, it does have several rules or laws that apply in specific contexts.

February 19, 2021 | 8 minutes read

Federal Court Redaction Rules, Legal Compliance

Redaction removes sensitive data from documents to protect privacy or safety before public release. While the US lacks a comprehensive privacy law like the GDPR, it has various rules and laws that apply in specific contexts to protect citizens.

February 04, 2021 | 8 minutes read

A Brief History of Redaction, Editing, and Language

Redaction is a basic form of editing and can be applied in a variety of contexts. The practice dates back to ancient times and has evolved over the years.

October 19, 2020 | 9 minutes read

The Use of Redaction Software Programs in Legal Agencies

The resulting discourse regarding the 2016 election and influence from other countries brought redaction into the forefront of mainstream media.

April 22, 2020 | 7 minutes read

How will AI Affect the Legal Profession

Artificial intelligence is enhancing the legal profession in a multitude of ways by increasing access to information, optimizing time management, and thus improving profitability. It is automating time and labor-intensive legal work, allowing lawyers to take on more critical tasks like providing counsel to their clients, negotiating, and appearing in court.

November 04, 2019 | 6 minutes read

Proactive Public Records

Proactively sharing non-sensitive, routine content and summaries of Calls for Service on public platforms can reduce blanket public records requests, enhance transparency, and improve community perception of law enforcement efforts.