Wellness program record redaction is the removal of genetic and health data from a participation file governed by GINA Title II at 29 CFR 1635. That rule bars an employer from using genetic information. anonym.plus marks each item on your device, so the record stays usable while protected data goes.
When this applies
A wellness file may capture a family history, a biometric reading, and a name. You strip the genetic and health data under 29 CFR 1635 before any aggregate analysis runs.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the participation file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned health questionnaire.
- The tool flags genetic notes, readings, and names.
- Keep the de-identified totals an analyst needs.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The participation file (PDF, DOCX, scan, CSV).
- An operator (Replace keeps the totals readable).
- Optional batch for a program-wide set.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | participant Boateng → [PARTICIPANT] |
| Health | MEDICAL_CONDITION | family history → [CONDITION] |
| Health | MEDICAL_CONDITION | BMI reading → [METRIC] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | 601-22-4419 → [SSN] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | screen 02/2026 → [DATE] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | boateng@example.com → [EMAIL] |
Compliance achieved
- Backs the genetic-data ban under GINA Title II (29 CFR 1635).
- Lets an analyst see de-identified totals, not family history.
- Offline work keeps protected data off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
GINA treats family medical history as genetic information. The tool flags named items, yet a rare history can still point to a person. Review free-text history before any analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What does GINA Title II protect?
It bars an employer from acquiring or using genetic information, which includes family medical history. anonym.plus flags such notes so you can strip them.
Can wellness data still be analyzed?
Yes, in aggregate. Allow-list de-identified totals while names and genetic notes are removed.
Is the file uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so protected data stays on your device.