Guide
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.