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Understanding PII Detection: What You Need to Know

November 10, 2024

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) comes in many forms. Understanding what constitutes PII is crucial for protecting user privacy.

Types of PII

  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Social Security Numbers
  • Credit card numbers
  • Physical addresses
  • IP addresses
  • Names and dates of birth

How OpenRedaction Detects PII

OpenRedaction uses 500+ tested regex patterns with an optional AI/NER layer to identify PII with high accuracy.