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Short Stuff: Redacted!

2024/10/16
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Redaction is the process of removing sensitive information from documents, often for legal or privacy reasons. It is used across various fields, including government, legal, medical, and educational sectors.
  • Redaction is used to protect sensitive information in various fields.
  • Different sectors have specific reasons for redacting information, such as HIPAA in the medical field.
  • Legal cases often involve redaction during the discovery process to protect unrelated or privileged information.

Shownotes Transcript

The process of redacting sensitive information is long and storied. But are there even any rules that apply to when and how it's done? 

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