Abstract: Techniques for heightened video redaction based on audio are provided. A first level of redaction is applied to an individual captured in a video recording. Audio signatures in the video recording associated with the individual captured in the video recording are identified. It is determined that that the audio signatures, in a context of the video recording, will increase a likelihood of personally identifying the individual captured in the video recording. A second level of redaction is applied to the individual captured in the video recording when it is determined that the likelihood of personally identifying the individual captured in the video recording has increased.