California Redaction Request is a type of records request under the California Public Records Act (CPA) that requires the redaction or removal of certain information from documents before they are released to the public. The CPA requires that agencies provide access to public records, but also allows for redaction or withholding of information to protect an individual’s privacy or to protect certain confidential or privileged information. Types of California Redaction Requests include requests to remove social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, signatures, addresses, dates of birth, financial account numbers, medical information, and other personal identifying information. There may also be requests to redact information that is exempt from public disclosure, such as trade secrets, confidential commercial information, or personal information that could be used to commit identity theft or fraud.