Black out personal information before an RTI or FOIA reply
Release records while protecting third-party privacy, privately.
When responding to an RTI (Right to Information) or FOIA (Freedom of Information) request, you often have to release records while removing personal information about third parties. This tool blacks out those details and removes them on export, all in your browser, so the records are never uploaded.
How to redact documents for an RTI or FOIA reply
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Add your document
Drop in the record you are releasing.
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Cover the exempt details
Draw boxes over names, contact details and other personal information to withhold.
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Apply and download
Export the redacted record with those details permanently removed.
Why redact disclosures on your device
An information release must not leak the very details it is meant to protect. Redacting locally means the unredacted records are never uploaded to a server.
Frequently asked questions
Is the withheld information recoverable?+
No. On export the content under each box is deleted, so it cannot be recovered from the released file.
Are the records uploaded?+
No. Redaction runs in your browser, so the records never reach a server.
Can I redact many pages at once?+
Yes, add boxes across every page before exporting.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no sign-up.