This week, the internet had a bit of a laugh—and a cringe—at Meta’s expense. As reported by The Verge (source), documents from an ongoing antitrust trial were released with supposedly redacted content. The problem? The redactions weren’t properly applied. A simple copy-paste revealed the sensitive information underneath.
Among the unintentional reveals? Meta’s internal frustrations with Apple, Google, and Snap—juicy details that were never meant for public eyes.
This isn’t just a PR nightmare. It’s a critical reminder: PDF redaction isn’t something to DIY with black rectangles or basic editing tools. True redaction means removing the data, not just hiding it.
That’s where a tool like All-About-PDF comes in.
Our redaction feature doesn’t just make text look blacked out—it completely strips the underlying content from the file. Whether you’re handling legal docs, contracts, or internal reports, you can confidently redact sensitive information without worrying about copy-paste surprises later on.
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Lesson of the week? If Meta had used All-About-PDF, this whole embarrassment might have been avoided.
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