REDACTION BASICS
Blur vs Permanent Redaction
Blur changes appearance; permanent redaction removes the underlying information from the exported pixels and document structure.
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When blur is appropriate
Blur can suit casual visual anonymisation where recovery risk is acceptable.
When to use an opaque mask
Use black, white, or labelled opaque boxes for identity, financial, medical, legal, or confidential information.
The safest default
If disclosure could cause harm, avoid blur. Apply an opaque mask, rebuild the document, and verify the output.
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