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GBP appeal evidence redaction checklist

Before you upload appeal evidence, review each file for private customer, account, tax, payment, and internal business details that are not needed to support the profile facts.

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Review before upload

Detail type	Review for	Keep only if
Customer details	Names, phone numbers, email addresses, property access notes, job notes, or signatures.	The detail is necessary to prove real service activity and can be minimized.
Account or payment details	Bank information, card data, account numbers, payment links, invoice notes, or portal screenshots.	The visible portion directly supports the business fact and private numbers are covered.
Tax or registration details	Tax identifiers, filing references, owner details, or non-public certificate numbers.	The document is needed and unnecessary identifiers are not visible.
Internal operations	Staff notes, dispatch comments, pricing details, private maps, or unrelated job history.	The visible section supports the profile fact under review.

Usually safe to show

Business name that matches the profile or is explained in the appeal.
Service area, website, category, license type, or business address status when relevant.
Document issue dates or current status when they support the appeal.
Redacted job proof that shows real service activity without exposing customer details.
Website or profile screenshots that support the exact appeal issue.

Usually remove or cover

Customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, and signatures.
Account numbers, card numbers, bank details, and payment portal data.
Tax identifiers, private owner details, and unrelated registration records.
Private access instructions, internal staff notes, and unrelated job notes.
Anything that is not needed to explain the suspended profile facts.

Use a three-pass review

First pass: confirm the file supports a specific profile fact.
Second pass: cover or remove private details that are not needed.
Third pass: rename the file so the purpose is clear without opening it.

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