Like, I know we redact classified or secret information from docs, I get *why* you redact them, but like you see those sheets of paper that are all black lines so why bother creating them in the first place if thier totally unreadable?
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Hello – public records professional here. So the records are created for business of the agency. Those blacked out sections are readable internally but due to the sensitive nature of the information it needs to be withheld from the public. According to public records laws and FOIA, the documents are subject to release leaving what information can be released but should they contain any sensitive information the agency is compelled by law to redact. This information can be things like social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, building security plans, ongoing investigations- things that would jeopardize an individual’s or an agency’s security or investigative integrity. This information is needed for an agency to do their business but not for general viewing by the public.
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