Accounting record batch redaction is the removal of personal data from a whole folder in one run, kept as SOX §404 control evidence. The rule asks issuers to test internal control. anonym.plus processes up to 20 files at a time on your device, with a shared map so one party maps to one alias everywhere.
When this applies
A close folder holds ledgers, journals, and schedules that name the same payees. One-by-one work risks drift, so a batch run applies the same rule across the set.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Point anonym.plus at the folder on your machine.
- It scans each file for names, accounts, and contacts.
- Local OCR reads any scanned pages in the set.
- A shared map keeps repeat payees steady across files.
- Review the summary and fix low-confidence flags.
- Save the clean set locally.
What you need to provide
- A folder of accounting files (CSV, XLSX, PDF, mixed).
- The shared label map turned on for steady results.
- An operator (Replace works well for a close folder).
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | payee across files → [PARTY_1] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | SSNs → [SSN] |
| Financial | US_BANK_NUMBER | accounts → [ACCOUNT] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | emails → [EMAIL] |
| Money | MONEY | amounts → [AMOUNT] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | vendor orgs → [VENDOR] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies the same rule for SOX §404 across every file.
- The shared map keeps results steady across the set.
- Whole-folder work stays offline — nothing is uploaded.
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Limitations & cautions
A mixed folder of scans and native files leans on OCR for the images, so review low-confidence flags. The shared map can re-link the set if kept; turn it off when you need true anonymity.
Frequently asked questions
How does batch mode keep one payee steady?
A shared map logs each party once, so the same payee maps to the same alias in every file across the folder.
How many files can one run handle?
Up to 20 per batch, all processed locally with OCR for any scanned pages.
Does batch work upload anything?
No. The whole run is offline, so accounting data stays on your machine.