PII Detection Made Simple
Automatically detect personally identifiable information (PII) in text using 500+ tested regex patterns. Optional AI-assist for better coverage on unstructured data.
What is PII Detection?
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) detection is the process of identifying sensitive data in text that could be used to identify, contact, or locate an individual. This includes:
Pattern-Based Detection
500+ tested regex patterns for fast, deterministic PII detection. Works entirely offline with no external dependencies.
AI-Assisted Detection
Optional AI assist for better coverage on messy, unstructured text. Finds names, locations, and context-based PII that patterns might miss.
Compliance Ready
Built-in presets for GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA compliance. Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements for data protection.
Why PII Detection Matters
Unprotected PII in logs, databases, or shared documents can lead to data breaches, compliance violations, and privacy risks. Automated PII detection helps organizations identify and protect sensitive data before it's exposed.
Common Use Cases
Log Sanitization
Remove PII from application logs before storage or analysis to prevent sensitive data from leaking into log management tools.
API Request Filtering
Detect and redact PII in API requests and responses to ensure sensitive data doesn't get logged or stored unintentionally.
Document Processing
Process documents, emails, and chat logs to identify PII before sharing, archiving, or using in AI training datasets.
Compliance Automation
Automate GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA compliance by detecting PII in data exports, backups, and shared documents.
Start Detecting PII Today
OpenRedaction provides both pattern-based and AI-assisted PII detection. The open-source library is free and works entirely offline.
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