PrivacyBridge

PrivacyBridge is a local-first, reversible anonymization tool specifically designed for Italian texts and documents, ensuring privacy before leveraging cloud-based AI solutions. This application replaces sensitive personal data such as names, IBANs, fiscal codes, and contact information with placeholders, allowing users to safely utilize AI while retaining complete control over their data, which never leaves their device.

Key Features

• Local-First Design: Operates entirely on local machines; no data is sent to the cloud, ensuring confidentiality.
• Reversible Anonymization: Data can be anonymized and then restored byte-for-byte with the original values intact.
• Supports Italian Data: Recognizes and anonymizes various types of sensitive information specific to Italy, including names, fiscal codes, and IBANs.
• Versatile Document Handling: Works with a range of document formats including PDF, DOCX, TXT, and more, augmented by built-in OCR to process scanned documents.
• Reliable Safeguards: Employs a security network that includes verifying recognized entities before data is copied, mitigating risks of data leaks.
• Comprehensive Testing: The tool includes extensive testing capabilities to ensure functionality and performance across various scenarios.

How it Works

1. Anonymization: Users can paste text or upload documents, after which the application automatically replaces sensitive information with designated placeholders.
2. Verification: Users review a retention table of detected entities and can make adjustments as necessary.
3. AI Utilization: Clean text can be used with AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini without the original data being exposed.
4. Restoration: Users can paste responses from AI back into the application to restore original values seamlessly.

Limitations

While PrivacyBridge is robust, it is important to note its limitations:

• The recognition of sensitive data is highly effective but not infallible; users should always review the entity table before copying the anonymized content.
• Performance may vary with scanned documents, especially those captured in suboptimal conditions.
• Limited support for languages other than Italian.

PrivacyBridge empowers individuals and organizations to utilize AI tools while prioritizing their privacy and data security. For further information, including a comprehensive user manual, please refer to the documentation included in the repository.