Abstract: In various embodiments, a computer-implemented method and system of designating and/or protecting confidential information in an original document includes receiving a file containing the original document through a computer-network interface. The original document contains confidential information, and the original document may be stored in one or more structured databases configured in one or more memories. A user interface is provided between the processor and the user associated with the original document. The user identifies at least a portion of the information considered to be confidential through the user interface. The processor may identify each occurrence of the confidential information contained in the original document, and may selectively generate one or more redacted or confidential files in which each occurrence of confidential information in the original document is obscured or redacted. The user may select to not have any confidential information redacted.