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FOIA & Public Records Redaction

Redact PII for FOIA requests, public records, and government documents. Compliant, secure, and processed entirely in your browser.

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Built for Government & Public Sector

FOIA Requests

Redact exempt information from documents before public disclosure while maintaining transparency requirements.

Personnel Records

Sanitize employee files, performance reviews, and HR documents for records requests or litigation.

Depositions

Redact witness PII, confidential business information, and privileged content from deposition transcripts.

FOIA Responses

Process Freedom of Information Act requests with redaction of exempt information.

Client Files

Sanitize client documents before sharing with third parties, experts, or co-counsel.

Confidential Settlements

Redact settlement amounts, party names, and terms when filing or producing settlement documents.

Why Law Firms Choose SafeRedact

Client Confidentiality

Documents never leave your browser. No cloud uploads. Meets attorney-client privilege requirements.

Court-Ready Output

True redaction that removes underlying text. Not just visual overlays that can be copied.

AI-Powered Detection

Automatically finds SSNs, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and other PII across hundreds of pages.

Paralegal-Friendly

Simple interface. Click to confirm detections. Draw boxes for manual redactions. No training needed.

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FOIA & Public Records Compliance

Government agencies must balance transparency requirements with privacy protection. SafeRedact helps you efficiently redact exempt information from public records while maintaining compliance with FOIA and state open records laws.

FOIA Exemptions

FOIA allows agencies to withhold information under specific exemptions. SafeRedact detects personal privacy information (Exemption 6) and other PII that may require protection.

  • Exemption 6 (personal privacy)
  • SSN and DOB detection
  • Address redaction

State Open Records

State and local agencies face similar requirements under sunshine laws. SafeRedact processes documents efficiently for public records requests while protecting citizen privacy.

  • Batch processing for large requests
  • Consistent redaction standards
  • Audit trail support

Documents Government Teams Redact

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FOIA Responses
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Personnel Records
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Police Reports
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Court Records
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Meeting Minutes
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Permit Applications
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Contract Documents
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Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SafeRedact help with FOIA Exemption 6?

Yes. Exemption 6 protects personal privacy information. SafeRedact detects SSNs, dates of birth, addresses, and other PII that agencies commonly redact under this exemption.

Can SafeRedact handle large FOIA requests?

Yes. Upload multiple documents and SafeRedact processes them in sequence. Each gets AI analysis for PII detection. Great for responding to requests involving hundreds of pages.

Is SafeRedact FedRAMP compliant?

SafeRedact processes files entirely in your browser—no data is transmitted to external servers. This unique architecture means your documents never leave your network, simplifying compliance requirements.

How do I maintain redaction logs for appeals?

Keep the original document and note what was redacted under which exemption. SafeRedact's consistent detection helps ensure you apply the same standards across all documents in a request.