Local Rule Rule 8.1: EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL DATA FROM FILINGS

Rule 8.1. 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 provided.

• Taxpayer Identification Numbers. If a taxpayer identification number must be included, only the last four digits of that number should be used.

• Names of Minor Children. If the involvement of a minor child must be mentioned, only the initials of that child should be used.

• 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.

The responsibility for redacting personal data identifiers rests solely with counsel and persons filing the documents with the Court. The Clerk of Court's Office will not review submissions for compliance with this rule.