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Guides, tips, and best practices for document redaction and privacy.

Breaking

Federal Court System Hack Exposed Sealed Documents

The 2025 CM/ECF breach compromised sealed indictments, informant identities, and national security filings. Courts are reverting to paper.

Data

The Real Cost of Redaction Failures: $4.9M Average and Rising

Breach costs, GDPR fines, stock drops, and reputation damage. Here's what failed redaction actually costs.

Analysis

10 Famous Redaction Failures (And What They Cost)

From Manafort to Meta, these high-profile disasters exposed secrets, ruined relationships, and cost millions.

Case Study

Meta's Redaction Failure Exposed Competitor Secrets in FTC Trial

How a copy-paste revealed Apple, Google, and Snap confidential data that Meta's lawyers thought they had hidden.

Case Study

The Manafort Redaction Disaster: How a Copy-Paste Revealed Russia Ties

Failed PDF redaction exposed Trump campaign polling data shared with Russian intelligence.

News Analysis

The Epstein Files Redaction Disaster: Lessons for Document Security

The DOJ's December 2025 release exposed critical failures—victim names left visible, inconsistent redactions, and hundreds of pages needlessly blacked out.

Compliance

GDPR Redaction Requirements: What You Must Know in 2025

Complete guide to when and how to redact personal data under GDPR—and the consequences of getting it wrong.

Guide

How to Redact a PDF for Free in 2025

Step-by-step guide to permanently removing sensitive information from PDFs without expensive software.

Guide

What to Redact on a Bank Statement (And What to Keep)

Exactly which details to hide when sharing bank statements for rentals, loans, or visa applications.

Legal

Is It Legal to Redact a Bank Statement?

Understanding the difference between legal redaction and illegal document tampering.

Security

5 Adobe Redaction Mistakes That Expose Your Data

Common errors that leave "redacted" information recoverable—and how to avoid them.

How-To

How to Redact a W2 Form

Protect your Social Security number when sharing W2s for apartment applications, loan verification, or background checks.

How-To

How to Redact Pay Stubs

What to hide and what to show when sharing pay stubs for rentals, loans, or employment verification.

How-To

How to Redact a Lease Agreement

Protect tenant and landlord information when sharing leases for legal matters or third-party review.

How-To

How to Redact a Passport Copy

What to hide on passport copies for KYC, account verification, and identity documentation.

How-To

How to Redact Contracts

Protect confidential terms, pricing, and personal information when sharing contracts for legal or due diligence review.

How-To

How to Redact Medical Bills

Protect diagnosis codes and health information when sharing medical bills for reimbursement or financial documentation.

How-To

How to Redact a Driver's License

Protect your DL number when sharing ID copies for age verification or identity documentation.

How-To

How to Redact an Invoice

Hide sensitive pricing, customer details, and payment information when sharing invoices externally.

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