Promotion Record Redaction with anonym.plus

Blind a promotion file so the decision turns on merit, not class.

Promotion record redaction is the removal of names and class clues from advancement files before they are reviewed. Title VII, enforced by the EEOC, bars promotion bias by protected class. anonym.plus masks each identifier on your device, so a panel weighs the case on merit alone.

When this applies

A committee audits past promotion calls for fairness. You blind the files first, so reviewers cannot see class traits the EEOC treats as off-limits.

How anonym.plus handles it

  1. Open the advancement file in anonym.plus on your device.
  2. Local OCR reads a scanned decision memo.
  3. The tool flags names and class-linked terms.
  4. Confirm the flags and keep the criteria scores.
  5. Mask each name with a stable code.
  6. Save the blinded file locally.

What you need to provide

PII entity types detected

Categoryanonym.plus entity typeExample
NamesPERSONOmar Diaz → CAND_04
DemographicNRPnational origin → [REDACTED]
DatesDATE_TIMEDOB 1978 → [AGE-BAND]
LocationLOCATIONhome ZIP → [AREA]
ContactEMAIL_ADDRESSo.diaz@firm.com → [EMAIL]
OrgORGANIZATIONFaith Network ERG → [GROUP]

Compliance achieved

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Limitations & cautions

Blinding cannot undo bias baked into past scores. If a prior rating already reflected a protected trait, masking the name will not fix it. Audit the underlying criteria too.

Frequently asked questions

How does redaction support a fair audit?

It lets reviewers judge the case without seeing class traits, which the EEOC bars under Title VII. It is one control among several.

Does it catch age and origin cues?

Yes. It flags birth dates, national-origin terms, and ERG names so you can mask them before review.

Is the file uploaded anywhere?

No. The app is fully offline, so the record stays on your device.