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Epstein Project - Adobe Pro Processing Guidance IMD
Guidance on Processing Epstein Files in Adobe Pro
Files to be processed will be provided to Processors in the Special-Project-0318 folder. Processing
guidance is using the provided URDATE-DNietim-List and redacting the precision names and precision
personal identified information (PII) (specific pieces of information we are authorized to protect) in
your assigned file. Utilize the steps below to process the Epstein files in Adobe Pro.
STEP 1: PROCESSOR - Create User Folder
Processor will generate their folder in the Special-Project-0318-> Working folder title FDPS-USERID
• Copy and paste below link into File Explorer:
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STEP 2: TIS - Add PDFs
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Pip 1m Epstein File to Process 1 7/15/2022 12:17 PM Microsoft Edge PDF ... 226 KB
NE Epstein File to Process 2 7/15/2022 12:17 PM Microsoft Edge PDF ... 226 KB
it Epstein File to Process 3 7/15/2022 12:17 PM Microsoft Edge PDF ... 226 KB
These PDFs will have gone through an Auto-Redactor that is locating precision names and precision
Pll that has been Identified to be redacted via a grey highlight.
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STEP 4: PROCESSOR - Redact In Adobe Pro
User will manually redact the PDFs in their folder utilizing Adobe Pro
STEPS FOR PROCESSING ADOBE PRO
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1. Right-click the file in your folder and select Open with > Ado 020
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a. A 'Using Redaction Tool' pop-up will appear explaining how the tool works. If you do
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4. Utilize the cursor to draw a redaction block over the Auto-Redactor grey highlight AND
precision names and precision P11 you wish to redact
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STEP 5: PROCESSOR - Save See Through Version
1. When processing of the entire PDF is complete, select File > Save As and save the file as
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PDF-norne—seethrough-and save in the See Through folder.
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STEP 6: PROCESSOR - Save Sealed Version
1. When processing of the entire PDF is complete and the see through version has been saved,
select Apply in the Redaction Tool bar menu
• Adobe will finalize all the redaction blocks and remove hidden information
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3. Select File > Save As and save the file as
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4. For sealed version with no redactions need:
• Select Redact in the right hand menu
• Select Remove Hidden Information in the Redaction tool bar at the top
• Select Remove after Hidden Information is located
• Save the PDF to the applicable Sealed folder as FileName_sealed
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STEP 7: PROCESSOR - Delete PDF from Work Folder
Once user has completed processing in Adobe Pro, the user will Delete the PDF from their Working
folder.
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STEP 8: PROCESSOR - Additional PDFs Needed
If you complete the PDFs in your folder and need additional work, please reach out k
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📷 Images in this document (8 detected; 6 largest described)
AI-generated factual descriptions of embedded images (llava:13b). These are searchable across the corpus.
[Image 1] The image shows a document with text and a red arrow pointing to a specific section. The document appears to be a guide or instructions, possibly related to a software or system interface. The text is too small to read clearly, but it seems to be providing information or instructions to the user. The red arrow is highlighting a specific part of the document, which is likely important or relevant t
[Image 2] The image shows a series of three photographs, each depicting a different scene. The first photo appears to be a screenshot of a computer interface with a chat window, where a message is being typed. The second photo shows a close-up of a handwritten note with visible text that is partially obscured by a red rectangle, indicating that the text is meant to be redacted or kept private. The third pho
[Image 3] The image shows a screenshot of a computer interface, specifically a Microsoft Word document. The document appears to be a template for a letter or a form, with fields for recipient information, date, and body text. The text in the document is partially obscured, and there are annotations made with a red pen, highlighting certain areas of the document. The annotations include a note about the docu
[Image 4] The image shows a document with text and a graphic element. The document appears to be a step-by-step guide or instructional material, possibly related to a software or process. The text is written in English and includes headings and bullet points. The graphic element is a screenshot of a computer interface, which seems to be a file explorer or a similar application, showing a directory structure
[Image 5] The image shows a document with text and a graphic element. The document appears to be a guide or instructions related to processing files in Adobe Pro. The text includes bullet points with information about the process, such as the requirement to use the latest version of Adobe Pro and the need to follow specific steps to process files. There are also notes about the use of a specific folder and
[Image 6] The image appears to be a screenshot of a computer interface, specifically a Microsoft Office application, possibly Word or PowerPoint. The screenshot shows a document with a red rectangle highlighting a section of text. The text within the red rectangle reads "Redacted" and "Redacted" is also visible in the document's title bar. The document seems to be a template or a sample for redacting sensit