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Expand Up @@ -56,8 +56,6 @@ Please help us improve by taking [this short anonymous survey](https://forms.off

:warning: Presidio can help identify sensitive/PII data in un/structured text. However, because it is using automated detection mechanisms, there is no guarantee that Presidio will find all sensitive information. Consequently, additional systems and protections should be employed.



## Installing Presidio

1. [Using pip](https://microsoft.github.io/presidio/installation/#using-pip)
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Expand Up @@ -134,6 +134,9 @@ In addition to Presidio, we maintain a repo focused on evaluation of models and

The main Presidio modules (analyzer, anonymizer, image-redactor) can be used both as a Python package and as a dockerized REST API. See the [different deployment samples](https://microsoft.github.io/presidio/samples/) for example deployments.

!!! warning "Authentication and Authorization"
Presidio API endpoints do not include built-in authentication by design. The containers are intentionally kept lean to allow flexibility for different deployment scenarios. Authentication and authorization should be implemented at a separate infrastructure layer (e.g., an API gateway, reverse proxy, or service mesh) according to your specific use case and security requirements. It is strongly recommended not to expose Presidio services directly to untrusted networks without an authentication layer in front of them.

## Contributing

### How can I contribute to Presidio?
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