Timesheet redaction is the removal of personal identifiers from a time record kept under FLSA 29 CFR 516. That rule sets the hours and wage records a firm must hold. anonym.plus marks each name and ID on your device, so the totals stay useful while the worker is shielded.
When this applies
A time record ties a worker to clock-in times and a rate. You strip those identifiers before the sheet goes to an analyst or auditor.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the sheet in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned punch card if present.
- The tool flags the name, ID, and rate.
- Confirm the flags and keep hour totals intact.
- Swap or black out the marked items.
- Save the clean file locally.
What you need to provide
- The sheet (CSV, XLSX, PDF, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the grid readable).
- Optional shared map so one worker maps to one alias.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | row K. Adams → [WORKER] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | staff SSN → [SSN] |
| Financial | MONEY | rate $24/hr → [RATE] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | clock 08:02 → [TIME] |
| Location | LOCATION | site code → [SITE] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | (206) 555 9920 → [PHONE] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the hours record duty under FLSA 29 CFR 516.
- A shared map keeps a worker steady across rows.
- Offline work keeps the sheet off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
A unique shift pattern can identify a person even after the name goes. The tool flags named items, not every pattern. Review small teams before you share the file.
Frequently asked questions
Does FLSA require me to keep time records?
Yes. 29 CFR 516 sets the hours and wage records a firm must retain. A de-identified working copy does not change that duty.
Can it read a scanned punch card?
Yes. Local OCR reads the image, then flags the worker data for review.
Is the sheet uploaded?
No. The app is offline, so the time record stays on your device.