Identity document copy redaction is the removal of identifiers from a scanned passport or license tied to IRCA, 8 U.S.C. §1324a. The law underpins work-status proof. anonym.plus reads scans with local OCR, then marks each identifier on your own device.
When this applies
A scanned passport or license shows a number, a birth date, and a photo line. You must shield those before the image reaches a manager or a shared drive.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the scanned copy in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR (Tesseract) reads the document image.
- The tool flags ID numbers, names, and birth dates.
- Review flags on faint scans with extra care.
- Black out or swap the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean image locally.
What you need to provide
- The scanned copy (image, PDF, or DOCX).
- An operator (Redact suits an image copy).
- Optional batch of up to 20 scans per run.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | US_PASSPORT | passport no. → [PASSPORT] |
| Identifiers | US_DRIVER_LICENSE | license no. → [LICENSE] |
| Names | PERSON | holder M. Cole → [NAME] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB on card → [DOB] |
| Identifiers | NATIONAL_ID | national ID → [ID] |
| Location | LOCATION | address on card → [ADDRESS] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the work-status proof under IRCA (8 U.S.C. §1324a).
- Local OCR reads card images, so a printed number is caught.
- Offline work keeps the scan on your machine — no cloud.
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Limitations & cautions
OCR on a faint or skewed scan can miss a digit or letter. Check the flags on low-quality images. A black-out removes the pixels; verify the photo and number are fully covered.
Frequently asked questions
Can it redact a number on a passport scan?
Yes. Local OCR reads the image first, then flags the number so you can black it out before the copy is shared.
How many scans can I clean at once?
Up to 20 files per batch run, all processed locally on your device.
Is a black-out reversible?
A true Redact removes the pixels. If you must re-link later, use Replace with a name map and guard that map.