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PII Scrubber — Gratis online tool

Verwijder persoonlijke info voordat je tekst naar AI stuurt

Verwijder persoonlijk identificeerbare informatie (namen, e-mails, telefoons, creditcards, BSN, IPs) uit tekst voor AI of externe services. 100% client-side.

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Free PII scrubber — remove sensitive data before using AI

Toololis PII Scrubber detects and replaces personally identifiable information with placeholders — so you can safely use ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI service without leaking customer data, compliance violations, or privacy breaches. All processing is client-side.

How to use this tool

  1. 1

    Paste sensitive text

    Any text — emails, documents, chat logs, support tickets, customer data.

  2. 2

    Review detected items

    Each PII type (email, phone, SSN, etc.) is highlighted in real time with a count.

  3. 3

    Copy scrubbed output

    Replaces detected PII with placeholders. Ready to paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or any external service.

Why this matters in 2026

  • GDPR fines up to €20M or 4% of revenue for data leaks
  • CCPA / California: $7,500+ per intentional violation
  • HIPAA (US healthcare): $50K+ per violation
  • Enterprise contracts often forbid sharing customer data with third-party AI
  • Training data risk: OpenAI may use your inputs unless on zero-retention enterprise plan

What we detect

📧 Email
[email protected] format
📞 Phone
US (+1 555-123-4567), EU (+49 30 12345678), international
💳 Credit card
Luhn-validated 13-19 digit numbers (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, etc.)
🔢 SSN
US format XXX-XX-XXXX
🌐 IP
IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
🔑 API keys
OpenAI (sk-), Anthropic (sk-ant-), Stripe, AWS (AKIA)
🔗 URLs
http(s) links (optional — might strip too much)
👤 Names
Beta: "Dear X", "Mr./Ms. X", "by X" patterns. Neet fully reliable without NLP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PII?
Personally Identifiable Information — data that can identify a specific person: names, emails, phone numbers, credit cards, SSN, addresses, IP addresses. Regulated under GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA.
Why scrub PII before sending to AI?
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google may use your API inputs to train models (depending on your plan). Even on zero-retention plans, you shouldn't leak customer PII to third parties. This tool lets you use AI without risking compliance violations.
What types does this detect?
Email addresses, phone numbers (US/EU format), credit cards (Luhn-validated), SSN (US), IP addresses, URLs, addresses with number+street, common name patterns ("Dear Mr./Ms. X"), API keys.
Is detection 100% perfect?
Nee — especially for names, which require full NLP. Regex catches structured PII reliably. Always review output before using.
Can I restore the original?
Yes — keep the original text. The scrubbed version has placeholders like [EMAIL_1], [PHONE_2] that you can map back. The tool provides a reference key.
Is my text sent anywhere?
Nee. 100% client-side. Regex runs in your browser. Paste confidential company data safely.
What about API keys?
We detect OpenAI (sk-...), Anthropic (sk-ant-...), Stripe, AWS AKIA keys. If you accidentally pasted one, this tool warns you.

Belangrijkste punten

  • PII Scrubber is a free, browser-based developer tool — remove personal info before sending text to ai.
  • Nee signup, no downloads, no file uploads — your data stays on your device.
  • Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Install as a PWA for offline access.

How to Use PII Scrubber

  1. Open the tool: Launch PII Scrubber on Toololis — no account or download needed.
  2. Enter your data: Paste text, enter values, or select a file directly in your browser.
  3. Get instant results: Everything is processed locally — results appear immediately.
  4. Copy or download: Save your output or share it. Bookmark for quick access next time.

PII Scrubber — Quick Facts

Prijs
Gratis — geen limieten, geen watermerk, geen paywall
Privacy
100% in de browser — geen data verlaat je apparaat
Platform
Elke moderne browser — desktop, tablet of mobiel
Categorie
Developer Tools on Toololis
Offline
Works offline after first visit (Progressive Web App)
FunctieDetails
ToolPII Scrubber
CategorieDeveloper
Aanmelden vereistNee
Bestand uploadenGeen — verwerkt in browser
Mobiel ondersteundVolledig responsive
KostenVoor altijd gratis

Why Use PII Scrubber?

You should try PII Scrubber for a quick, private way to remove personal info before sending text to ai. All processing happens in your browser. Your files and data never leave your device. According to web.dev, client-side processing is the gold standard for privacy.

On the other hand, dedicated APIs or desktop tools suit batch processing better. They also handle server-side automation. For everyday tasks, browser tools offer the best speed, privacy, and convenience.

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