Pimloc to unveil Secure Redact scene text redaction feature at Emergency Tech Show 2025
New AI-powered feature automatically redacts text from video to protect location-based Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data for UK policing and transport agencies
Pimloc, a leading AI video privacy and analytics company, today announced the launch of Scene Text Redaction, a new Secure Redact platform feature designed to automatically detect and redact text in video footage, helping UK police forces and transport agencies protect every source of PII while preserving the evidential integrity of recordings. Pimloc will demonstrate the new capability at Emergency Tech Show 2025, taking place September 17-18 at NEC Birmingham within the Microsoft Partner Pavilion.
Scene Text Redaction automatically identifies text appearing on vehicles, street signs, shop windows, building numbers, and other scenic elements in captured video. By removing sensitive location information, the feature protects privacy in body-worn, CCTV, and mobile recordings and addresses a growing need for UK law enforcement and transport agencies to manage video responsibly while complying with data protection requirements.
“Protecting personal privacy in video extends beyond redacting faces – it also includes the places and data points that quietly identify us. By treating location indicators like street names, signage, and building numbers as part of the privacy equation, we’re realizing privacy-first AI that’s embedded into digital evidence workflows – so organisations can unlock the full value of video without compromising the rights and safety of the people it captures.”
The feature responds to real-world challenges faced by UK police and transport operators. Multi-angle cameras on buses and body-worn video frequently capture street names, door numbers, and business signage, potentially revealing exact locations. By automatically redacting these elements, Secure Redact allows agencies to focus on investigative priorities while protecting PII and meeting disclosure obligations.
“Police and public safety organisations need technology that enhances operational efficiency while upholding privacy standards. Secure Redact’s Scene Text Redaction provides that confidence, ensuring sensitive information is consistently protected without slowing workflows.”
About Pimloc
Pimloc’s multimedia AI redaction, privacy and intelligence platform unlocks commercial and societal value from large-scale video, audio and text - all while protecting people's freedoms.
Secure Redact, a proprietary deep-tech AI platform developed by Pimloc’s specialist in-house AI and systems engineering teams, has been built for real-world multi-modal data – including CCTV, Body-Worn Cameras and Dash Cameras. Delivered directly through SaaS and APIs – and through specialist platform ecosystem partners.
Pimloc is empowering private and public organizations to responsibly manage personal data in CCTV and other video formats. Pimloc is providing the privacy layer for mass-scale video usage – for better security for all. Visit www.secureredact.ai and see regular updates on LinkedIn.