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AI technology 20 May 2026 8 min read

API and webhooks: automate document anonymization

Manual anonymization does not scale. When your organization processes hundreds or thousands of documents per month, you need to integrate anonymization directly into your systems: ERP, document manager, CRM, or transparency portal. REST APIs and webhooks turn anonymization into an automatic step in any document pipeline.

How integration works

Synchronous REST API

Send a PDF, receive the anonymized document in the same request. Ideal for low volumes and immediate response.

Async API + webhook

Upload the document, receive a job ID, and the system notifies via webhook when complete. For large batches.

Batch processing

Send a ZIP with multiple PDFs and download an anonymized package. Perfect for migrations and audits.

Enterprise use cases

  • Transparency portal: automatically anonymize every document before publication.
  • Due diligence: process folders of contracts and payrolls in a single batch.
  • Historical archive: anonymize old records before migrating to a new document manager.
  • Approval workflow: anonymize in the step before external signing or publication.

Integration security

When transmitting documents via API, channel security is critical. Always use HTTPS/TLS 1.3, short-lived token authentication, and rotate credentials periodically. Ensure webhooks include HMAC signatures to prevent fake notifications.

  • Limit API key permissions to the minimum required.
  • Log every request in an audit trail with timestamp and origin.
  • Configure rate limiting to prevent abuse.

Want to integrate anonymization into your system?

View API documentation