In an action under this chapter:
1. The court may exclude or redact from all pleadings and documents filed in the action other identifying characteristics of the plaintiff under rule 3.4 of the North Dakota Rules of Court;
2. A plaintiff to whom subsection 1 applies shall file with the court and serve on the defendant a confidential information form that includes the excluded or redacted plaintiff's name and other identifying characteristics; and 3. The court may make further orders as necessary to protect the identity and privacy of a plaintiff.