How to redact faces in HR recordings without creating another data copy

Before editing, identify why the recording is being shared and who needs access. Redaction should support data minimisation, not replace an access decision.

Create a working copy in an approved location. Keep the original unchanged with narrower permissions and record the relationship between the two files.

Workplace video may reveal colleagues in the background, names on screens, badges, documents and reflections. Face censorship addresses one category of identifier; the reviewer must still inspect the complete frame and audio.

Use a second-person check for sensitive disclosures. The reviewer should verify mask continuity, false positives and the final output destination.

Set retention for temporary renders and review reports. Local processing reduces transfers, but good file handling remains essential.