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'''Suppression''' (historically known as '''oversight''') is a procedure used by [[Stewards]] and [[#Local suppressors|local privileged users]] (called "suppressors") to remove personal information and other sensitive data from visibility, even by administrators.

'''Suppression''' (historically known as '''oversight''') is a procedure used by [[Stewards]] and [[#Local suppressors|local privileged users]] (called "suppressors") to remove personal information and other sensitive data from visibility, even by [[Special:MyLanguage/Administrators|administrators]].

== Policy ==

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In general, suppression shall only be applied in the following circumstances:

* '''Private personally identifiable information''' posted without consent, including links and directions to websites and other sources that publish private information without consent~~. Certainty is not required; if there is a reasonable possibility that the content is private information, it should be suppressed~~.

* '''Private personally identifiable information''' posted without consent, including links and directions to websites and other sources that publish private information without consent.

** Personally identifiable information includes, but is not limited to: physical addresses or locations, names, phone numbers, email addresses, or any other information linked to real-world identity.

** Even if an editor has released personal information on another public website, it is still subject to suppression unless an editor has also posted the information on WickedGov.

** Even if an editor has released personal information on another public website, it is still subject to suppression unless an editor has also posted the information on a WickedGov site.

** This criterion includes IP addresses inadvertently revealed by editing while logged out.

** This criterion includes any non-public personal information published about minors, even if the minor deliberately posted it themselves.

** This criterion includes any non-public personal information published about minors who are not public figures, even if the minor deliberately posted it themselves.

* '''Unlawful content''', (copyright infringements excepted) or links to websites distributing it.

* '''Copyright infringement''' in exceptional cases, such as when the office has received a DMCA complaint. Suppression under this criterion should only be done after request of staff. In most cases, [[Project:revision deletion|revision deletion]] is acceptable and sufficient.

* '''Obviously defamatory content''' when severe enough to warrant exceptional action. In less severe cases, [[Project:revision deletion|revision deletion]] or simple [[Help:reverting|reverting]] may be sufficient.

* '''Valid deletions''' under ~~the [[WickedGov:~~deletion ~~policy|deletion policy]]~~ where technical restrictions do not allow for normal deletion.

* '''Valid deletions''' under deletion policies where technical restrictions do not allow for normal deletion.

* '''Legally required suppressions''' in the judgement of the WickedGov office.

* '''Grossly offensive usernames''' when they do not meet any other criterion but there is no compelling reason to keep the username. This includes attack usernames: usernames that contain derogatory, ~~false~~, or misleading statements about another person, organization, or group.

* '''Grossly offensive usernames''' when they do not meet any other criterion but there is no compelling reason to keep the username. This includes attack usernames: usernames that contain derogatory, contentious, or misleading statements about another person, organization, or group.

=== Reposting suppressed material ===

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 {{global policy}}
-'''Suppression''' (historically known as '''oversight''') is a procedure used by [[Stewards]] and [[#Local suppressors|local privileged users]] (called "suppressors") to remove personal information and other sensitive data from visibility, even by administrators.
+'''Suppression''' (historically known as '''oversight''') is a procedure used by [[Stewards]] and [[#Local suppressors|local privileged users]] (called "suppressors") to remove personal information and other sensitive data from visibility, even by [[Special:MyLanguage/Administrators|administrators]].
 == Policy ==
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 In general, suppression shall only be applied in the following circumstances:
-* '''Private personally identifiable information''' posted without consent, including links and directions to websites and other sources that publish private information without consent. Certainty is not required; if there is a reasonable possibility that the content is private information, it should be suppressed.
+* '''Private personally identifiable information''' posted without consent, including links and directions to websites and other sources that publish private information without consent.
 ** Personally identifiable information includes, but is not limited to: physical addresses or locations, names, phone numbers, email addresses, or any other information linked to real-world identity.
-** Even if an editor has released personal information on another public website, it is still subject to suppression unless an editor has also posted the information on WickedGov.
+** Even if an editor has released personal information on another public website, it is still subject to suppression unless an editor has also posted the information on a WickedGov site.
 ** This criterion includes IP addresses inadvertently revealed by editing while logged out.
-** This criterion includes any non-public personal information published about minors, even if the minor deliberately posted it themselves.
+** This criterion includes any non-public personal information published about minors who are not public figures, even if the minor deliberately posted it themselves.
-* '''Unlawful content''', (copyright infringements excepted) or links to websites distributing it.
 * '''Copyright infringement''' in exceptional cases, such as when the office has received a DMCA complaint. Suppression under this criterion should only be done after request of staff. In most cases, [[Project:revision deletion|revision deletion]] is acceptable and sufficient.
 * '''Obviously defamatory content''' when severe enough to warrant exceptional action. In less severe cases, [[Project:revision deletion|revision deletion]] or simple [[Help:reverting|reverting]] may be sufficient.
-* '''Valid deletions''' under the [[WickedGov:deletion policy|deletion policy]] where technical restrictions do not allow for normal deletion.
+* '''Valid deletions''' under deletion policies where technical restrictions do not allow for normal deletion.
 * '''Legally required suppressions''' in the judgement of the WickedGov office.
-* '''Grossly offensive usernames''' when they do not meet any other criterion but there is no compelling reason to keep the username. This includes attack usernames: usernames that contain derogatory, false, or misleading statements about another person, organization, or group.
+* '''Grossly offensive usernames''' when they do not meet any other criterion but there is no compelling reason to keep the username. This includes attack usernames: usernames that contain derogatory, contentious, or misleading statements about another person, organization, or group.
 === Reposting suppressed material ===