PII Detection
Auto-detect SSNs, phone numbers, emails, and credit cards in a PDF. Review and redact.
Category: Privacy
Processing: On-device
Quota bucket: Core
Open interactive tool: /tools/pii-detect
How to use PII Detection
- Open the tool route and provide source files.
- Review settings and limits before running.
- Run once and inspect the output.
Tips
- Keep original files separate from edited exports.
- Use clear naming conventions to avoid mixups.
Privacy: Your files never leave your browser. All processing runs on-device.
Full privacy model
Frequently asked questions
What does PII Detection change?
It applies a focused document transformation.
Is PII Detection private by default?
Processing is constrained by the declared tool mode and privacy policy.
What does PII Detection not protect?
It reduces specific risks, not all risk classes.
Limitations
- This tool does not guarantee legal anonymity.
- Device or account compromise risk remains outside tool scope.
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