DOJ guidance memo on redaction rules for Epstein file release

Epstein Project Processing Guidance¶

Processing Guidance:¶

• Only identified victim names and precision PII will be redacted

• Adobe will pre-scan for victim names; do a manual scan on all typed pages to verify. Handwritten notes must be read more carefully to identify.

• Precise boxes must be drawn around the name and authorized PII

  • No taking out entire chunks

• No other third party names or PII will be protected

• Do not add any exemptions; just redaction boxes

• No redactions placed on photos; will be released in full

UNCLASSIFIED¶

Notes:¶

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EFTA00161485¶

Epstein Project Processing Guidance¶

Precision PII To Redact:¶

• Full Name / Former Names / Alias¶

• Passport Number¶

• Date of Birth

• Email Address

• Home (Street) Address

• Not city/state

• Social Media IDs/Handle¶

• Home / Cell Phone Number

• Social Security Number (SSN)¶

• Specific Financial Information (Account Numbers)

• Driver’s License Number¶

• Taxpayer Identification Number

• Credit Card Numbers

• Medical Identification Numbers

UNCLASSIFIED¶

Notes:¶

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EFTA00161486¶