RULE 49.1.1 EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL DATA FROM FILINGS
In compliance with the policy of the Judicial Conference of the United States
and the E-Government Act of 2002, and in order to promote the electronic access to
case files, while protecting personal privacy and other legitimate interests, parties shall
refrain from including, or shall redact, where inclusion is necessary, the following
personal data identifiers from their filings, including exhibits unless otherwise ordered
by the Court.
• Social Security Numbers. If an individual’s social security number must
be included, only the last four digits of that number should be used.
• Taxpayer Identification Numbers. If a taxpayer identification number
must be included, only the last four digits of that number should be used.
• Minor Children. All filings that disclose the name or any other information
concerning a child shall be filed under seal without necessity of obtaining
a court order. The person who makes the filing shall also submit to the
clerk of court a redacted version to be placed in the public record.
• Dates of Birth. If an individual’s date of birth must be included, only the
year of birth should be used.
• Financial Account Numbers. If a financial account number is relevant,
only the last four digits of such numbers should be used.
• Home Addresses. If home address must be included, only the city and
state should be listed.
The responsibility for redacting these personal data identifiers rests solely with
counsel and the persons filing the documents with the Court. The Clerk will not review
papers for compliance with this Rule.
