What is what does redacted mean?

Redacted means that certain parts or information from a document or text have been removed or blacked out for privacy, security, or legal reasons. These omissions are often marked with a black bar or rectangle to indicate that information has been withheld. Redaction is done to protect sensitive or confidential information such as personal details, legal proceedings or national security secrets. It is commonly used in legal, government, military, and journalism contexts.