Performance record batch de-identification is the removal of identifiers from a whole folder in one run. GDPR Recital 26 applies the same anonymity bar to each file. anonym.plus processes up to 20 at a time on your device, with a shared map so one person maps to one code everywhere.
When this applies
A yearly archive holds many files naming the same staff. One-by-one work risks drift, so a batch run applies the Recital 26 bar evenly across the set.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Point anonym.plus at the archive folder on your machine.
- It scans each file for names and contacts.
- Local OCR reads any scanned pages in the set.
- A shared map keeps repeat staff steady across files.
- Review the summary and fix low-confidence flags.
- Save the clean set locally.
What you need to provide
- A folder of records (PDF, DOCX, CSV-as-TXT, mixed).
- The shared label map for steady results.
- An operator (Replace works well for an archive).
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | name across files → STAFF_1 |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | emails → [EMAIL] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | phones → [PHONE] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | teams → [UNIT] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | review dates → [DATE] |
| Demographic | NRP | groups → [GROUP] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies the GDPR Recital 26 bar to every file.
- The shared map keeps results steady across the set.
- Whole-folder work stays offline — nothing is uploaded.
- Batch up to 20 files per local run.
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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 person steady?
A shared map logs each person once, so the same name maps to the same code in every file across the folder.
How many files can one run handle?
Up to 20 per batch, all processed locally with OCR for any scanned pages.
Does batch work upload anything?
No. The whole run is offline, so the archive stays on your machine.