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Video redaction aligned with CCPA (California)
Documented redaction pass before you distribute video
Regulators and clients expect defensible privacy controls on video—not ad-hoc crops.
Try BGBlur before you open an NLE
Upload a clip below to preview automatic detection and motion-tracked blur—faces, plates, background, or prompt-selected areas.
- Browser-based — no install
- Files never stored after processing
- AI tracks subjects through motion
What you can process
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Video | MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV — free tier typically covers files under 200MB and about 10 minutes of runtime (verify in-app for current limits). |
| Images | JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF for still redaction workflows. |
Why motion-tracked blur matters
Hand-drawn masks fall apart when a plate glints, a face turns, or the camera whip-pans. BGBlur keeps adjustments on the detection so reviewers spend minutes—not hours—per clip on hygiene edits before publish, handoff, or archive.
Compliance-minded processing (verify with counsel)
Regulations vary by role, data category, and region. BGBlur gives you a consistent technical pass—blur, anonymize, or redact—before legal or privacy teams sign off on distribution.
Structured answers and FAQs
Pages that state the outcome first, then support it with short sections, tables, and questions people actually ask tend to be easier for readers—and for AI overview systems—to quote accurately. Independent research on generative-engine optimization (Princeton, 2024) highlights statistics, quotations, and clear FAQs as signals that correlate with higher visibility in AI-mediated answers—not keyword density. The FAQ block below mirrors common support questions for this topic.
How it works
- Upload your video (MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV) or images (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF).
- Select blur type—faces, plates, background, objects, or prompt-based blur—and preview tracks.
- Export in HD and publish anywhere; files are not stored after processing.
Benefits for this use case
- Redact footage with detection tuned for real-world footage, not stock samples.
- Browser workflow: no installers, no plugin version conflicts.
- Motion tracking reduces the manual cleanup that NLE masks require on every shot.
Citations and concrete limits (formats, retention) help both readers and automated summaries verify claims quickly.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does CCPA (California) require face or plate redaction in video?
- Requirements depend on your role, data categories, and jurisdiction. BGBlur helps you apply consistent redaction before distribution; confirm specifics with privacy or legal counsel.
- Can we keep originals for legal hold while publishing redacted copies?
- BGBlur processes in the browser and does not store your masters after export. Retain originals in your own evidence systems under your retention policy.
- Does BGBlur handle video redaction on moving subjects?
- Yes. BGBlur tracks faces, plates, and regions frame-to-frame so blur stays glued to the subject while it moves.
- What formats and limits apply on the free tier?
- MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV, plus JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF for stills. Free tier covers files under 200MB and 10 minutes.
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BGBlur provides privacy tooling for creators and teams; consult counsel for broadcast, evidentiary, or regulated workflows.