Benefits file batch redaction is the removal of personal data from a whole folder of plan files in one run, in line with the ERISA 29 U.S.C. §1001 duty to protect plan data. anonym.plus processes up to 20 at a time on your device, with a shared map so one worker maps to one alias everywhere.
When this applies
A plan folder holds enrollment forms, claims, and statements naming the same people. One-by-one work risks drift, so a batch run cleans the set evenly.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Point anonym.plus at the plan folder on your machine.
- It scans each file for names, SSNs, and account data.
- Local OCR reads any scanned pages in the set.
- A shared map keeps repeat workers steady across files.
- Review the summary and fix low-confidence flags.
- Save the clean set locally.
What you need to provide
- A folder of benefits files (PDF, DOCX, CSV, mixed).
- The shared label map turned on for steady results.
- An operator (Replace works well for a plan folder).
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | worker across files → [EMPLOYEE_1] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | SSNs → [SSN] |
| Health | MEDICAL_CONDITION | diagnoses → [CONDITION] |
| Financial | MONEY | balances → [AMOUNT] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | birth dates → [DOB] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | emails → [EMAIL] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies the plan-data duty under ERISA 29 U.S.C. §1001 to 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 worker steady?
A shared map logs each person once, so the same worker maps to the same alias in every file across the folder.
How many files can one run handle?
Up to 20 files per batch, all processed locally with OCR for any scanned pages.
Does batch work upload anything?
No. The whole run is offline, so plan data stays on your machine.