AWS ML BlogTuesday · July 7, 2026FREE

Automatically redact PII in images with Amazon Nova

AWS has introduced a capability within Amazon Nova to automatically redact personally identifiable information (PII) in images. The feature leverages Amazon Nova's computer vision models to detect text regions in images and identify PII such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and other sensitive data. Once detected, the system applies a blur or overlay to obscure the identified PII, enabling automated redaction without human intervention. This is designed to help organizations comply with data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA by reducing the manual effort required to sanitize images before sharing or publishing. The solution is available through the AWS Management Console and can be integrated into existing workflows via APIs. AWS positions this as a way to streamline compliance processes for industries handling sensitive visual data, such as healthcare, finance, and legal services. The announcement emphasizes that the feature is built on Amazon Nova's existing image analysis capabilities, allowing users to define custom redaction rules or use pre-built templates. No specific model names, version numbers, or pricing details were provided in the source.