Government memo

DOJ guidance memo on redaction rules for Epstein files release

Internal processing guidance specifying that only victim names and precise PII will be redacted from released Epstein files, with photos released unredacted.Machine-written summary

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:¶

EFTA00161592¶

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:¶

EFTA00161593¶

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