Brava! Desktop (opentext)

Overview

Brava! Desktop (OpenText) is a secure document viewing and redaction tool used to review, annotate, and permanently redact sensitive information from documents and images. Within Loyola University Chicago workflows, Brava! Desktop is used to redact Chase lockbox images, ensuring confidential financial and personal data is protected before documents are shared, stored, or archived.

Key Features

  • Secure Image Redaction: Permanently redact sensitive information such as bank account numbers, payment details, and personally identifiable information (PII) from Chase lockbox images.
  • Non-Native File Viewing: Open and review images and documents without requiring the original authoring application, preserving file integrity.
  • Annotation and Markup Tools: Add comments, highlights, and notes to support review and quality control processes without altering the original content.
  • Audit-Friendly Redaction: Redactions are applied in a secure, irreversible manner, supporting compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
  • Desktop-Based Processing: Perform redaction and review tasks locally using Brava! Desktop for controlled and efficient document handling.

Benefits

  • Protection of Sensitive Data: Ensures confidential financial and personal information in Chase lockbox images is securely removed before distribution.
  • Regulatory and Policy Compliance: Supports compliance with data privacy standards and institutional security policies through permanent redaction.
  • Improved Processing Accuracy: Clear viewing and annotation tools help reduce errors during document review and redaction.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlines document preparation workflows by enabling quick review and redaction without multiple tools.
  • Reduced Risk: Minimizes the risk of accidental exposure of sensitive information when handling financial documents.
Available to

Brava! Desktop (OpenText) is available to authorized Loyola University Chicago staff and departments who process or review Chase lockbox images as part of their job responsibilities. Access is provisioned based on business need and data security requirements.

Cost

This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is institutionally licensed.

*Questions regarding access or eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*

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