ATS export de-identification is the removal of personal data from a tracking dump. GDPR Recital 26 places truly anonymous data outside the rules. anonym.plus marks names, emails, and IDs across rows on your device, so funnel analytics stay safe and no one is singled out.
When this applies
A pipeline export holds names, emails, and stages for thousands of people. You strip the direct columns before the data feeds a dashboard.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the export in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool scans each row for direct identifiers.
- It flags names, emails, phones, and IDs.
- Confirm the flags and keep stage and source columns.
- Turn the name map OFF for irreversible removal.
- Save the cleaned dataset locally.
What you need to provide
- The export (CSV, XLSX, or TXT).
- An operator (Replace with stable pseudonyms, or Redact).
- The name map turned OFF for true anonymity.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | row name → [APPLICANT] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | emails → [EMAIL] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | phones → [PHONE] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | id column → [SSN] |
| Location | LOCATION | city column → [LOCATION] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | applied date → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Targets truly anonymous output under GDPR Recital 26.
- Keeps stage and source columns for funnel analytics.
- Offline work keeps the dataset off the cloud.
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Limitations & cautions
A combination of city, role, and date can still single out a rare person. Recital 26 weighs that risk. Aggregate or bucket small groups before you share the dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep funnel metrics after stripping names?
Yes. Stage, source, and outcome columns stay, so conversion analytics still work without direct identifiers.
Is a stable pseudonym safe to publish?
Only if it cannot be reversed. Turn the name map OFF and bucket rare combinations to meet the Recital 26 bar.
Is the export uploaded?
No. The app runs locally, so the dataset stays on your device.