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Overview
An image redaction workflow is the repeatable set of steps used to locate, mask, review, and export sensitive information in images. A good workflow reduces risk, lifts throughput, and makes compliance verifiable.
Core stages usually include: intake and classification, detection and annotation, masking and validation, export and delivery, and audit logging. Use OCR for on-image text, face detection for photos, and templates for recurring layouts. Make masking irreversible by flattening layers and overwriting pixels—avoid techniques that can be reversed.
Standardize file formats, naming, and retention, strip metadata, and build QA gates with checklists and sampling. Treat policy as code where possible—document roles, SLAs, exception handling, and evidence you can show during audits.
