When a text file (i.e., .txt, .log, and others you specify) has sensitive identity match information in it and you wish to keep the file on your computer, but do not need the personal information, you should utilize the Redact feature to automate the securing of this file by removing the personal information and leaving all other content in place. You can choose to replace the data with numbers or an "X".
There are two ways to secure a single text based file with redact:
Single click the file result with the left mouse button to highlight it and click the "Secure" button on the Main ribbon. Then choose Redact.
Single click the file result with the right mouse button to highlight it and bring up a context menu, then highlight and left-click on "Secure." Then choose Redact.
To redact multiple text files at one time, check the checkbox of each file and then choose one of the methods described above to begin securing the files.
The first dialog box you will see asks you if you want to Redact or Encrypt the file:
After you choose Redact, you will see the following dialog:
You can choose to redact the personal information and replace it with your default choice from your Identity Finder Settings Redact From Text Files option, or you can select any digit from 0 to 9 or an X. Once you click OK, the personal information will be permanently removed.