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Privacy Risk Scanner

Scan PDF for hidden metadata, GPS location history, author revisions, and strip them.

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DEEP PII & METADATA FORENSIC INSPECTOR

PDF Privacy Risk Scanner Pro

Scan any PDF for hidden author identities, Aadhaar, PAN, credit cards, emails, phone numbers, GPS coordinates, and internal server paths — with 1-click total sanitization.

Drop your PDF here to scan

Supports any PDF format. Scanned entirely in your browser memory — nothing is uploaded.

Govt IDs
Aadhaar, PAN, Passports
Financial
Cards, IFSC, GST, Bank A/C
Contact PII
Emails, Mobile Numbers, UPI
Forensic Meta
Author, Software, OS Paths

Why Scanning PDF Metadata & PII Matters

Every PDF generated by Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe InDesign, or macOS embeds invisible digital fingerprints inside the document structure. When you share a contract, invoice, or resume, recipients can extract:

  • Author full name & OS username directory
  • Exact creation & modification timestamps
  • Software toolchain version & printer names
  • Accidental Aadhaar, PAN, and card numbers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF uploaded to any server during the privacy scan?
No! DocuDev Privacy Scanner runs 100% locally in your web browser memory via WebAssembly and PDF.js. Your sensitive documents never leave your device.
What is the difference between visual redaction and metadata stripping?
Metadata stripping removes hidden author tags, timestamps, and toolchain fingerprints. Redaction burns permanent opaque black/white vectors over sensitive numbers like Aadhaar, PAN, and credit cards.
Does this comply with GDPR and India DPDP Act 2023?
Yes. By stripping PII and metadata before distribution, you practice data minimisation as mandated by GDPR Article 5(1)(c) and India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

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How to Use Privacy Risk Scanner

Scan PDF for hidden metadata, GPS location history, author revisions, and strip them. Follow the quick steps below to operate this tool with maximum speed and complete local privacy.

100% Private
Zero Server Upload
Instant Speed
In-Memory Engine
Free & Unlimited
No Watermarks
Zero Install
Runs in Any Browser

Step-by-Step Instructions

Simple, actionable steps to use Privacy Risk Scanner efficiently.

1Step 1

Upload PDF

Select or drag & drop the PDF document you want to inspect.

2Step 2

Deep Privacy & Forensic Scan

The scanner inspects 15+ PII categories (Govt IDs, Financial, Contact, Forensics) and document metadata dictionary.

3Step 3

Review Threat Report

Inspect detected items, verify sensitivity score, and select items for redaction.

4Step 4

Sanitize & Download

Click 'Sanitize & Download Clean PDF' to strip metadata and burn vector redaction boxes over sensitive fields.

How It Works & Capabilities

Technical advantages and operational functions of this tool.

1. In-Memory Input

Files or text inputs are ingested directly into active browser RAM. No temporary files or logs are ever transmitted to any external server.

2. Client-Side Processing

Calculations, transformations, and compilations are performed locally utilizing WebAssembly and modern JavaScript engines for real-time speed.

3. Instant Local Export

Save your results immediately to disk or copy data to clipboard. Outputs maintain complete original quality with zero watermarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about privacy, limitations, and how Privacy Risk Scanner functions.

What kind of hidden data can a PDF contain?
Author names, operating system usernames, exact creation and modification timestamps, printer names, software fingerprints (Adobe, Word, Canva), GPS coordinates in photos, internal IP addresses, and file server paths.
Is my PDF uploaded to any server during the scan?
No. The scanner reads and analyzes PDF metadata and text streams entirely in your local browser memory via WebAssembly and PDF.js. Your file never leaves your device.
Can I remove both metadata and sensitive text?
Yes! You can either strip metadata only (retaining visual pages) or perform a total sanitization that burns opaque redaction boxes over sensitive numbers like Aadhaar, PAN, and card details.
Is this GDPR and DPDP compliant?
Yes. Sanitizing documents prior to distribution adheres to GDPR Article 5(1)(c) data minimisation obligations.

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