Intercompany record redaction is the removal of personal data from a related-party file kept as SOX §404 control evidence. The rule asks issuers to test internal control over reporting. anonym.plus marks each identifier on your device, so the elimination entries stay while named contacts go.
When this applies
An intercompany file names signers at each subsidiary, their emails, and settlement accounts. You strip those before a consolidation reviewer opens it.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the related-party file in anonym.plus on your device.
- It scans signer names, contacts, and account fields.
- The tool flags emails and settlement accounts.
- Keep company codes and elimination entries intact.
- Replace or mask the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean workbook locally.
What you need to provide
- The related-party file (XLSX, CSV, PDF).
- An operator (Replace keeps the entries readable).
- Optional allow-list for company and elimination codes.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | signer Ann Bex → [SIGNER] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | bex@example.com → [EMAIL] |
| Financial | US_BANK_NUMBER | settle acct 5521 → [ACCOUNT] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | Sub B Ltd → [ENTITY] |
| Money | MONEY | IC due $77,000 → [AMOUNT] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | period 03/2026 → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the control testing named in SOX §404.
- Strips signer contacts while elimination entries stay.
- Offline work keeps the workbook off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
A company code is not personal, but a small subsidiary plus a role can hint at one signer. The tool flags named items, not every indirect clue. Review small-unit rows before you share.
Frequently asked questions
Will my elimination entries survive?
Yes. Allow-list company and elimination codes. Only personal identifiers are marked.
Does it flag signers across each subsidiary?
Yes. Names and emails at every related party are flagged so you can clear them in one pass.
Is the workbook uploaded?
No. The app runs locally, so the related-party file stays on your machine.