Diversity survey de-identification is the removal of respondent identity from a voluntary self-ID dataset. EEOC and Title VII guidance keeps such data apart from hiring choices. anonym.plus marks names and direct IDs on your device, so demographics inform analytics without naming a person.
When this applies
A voluntary survey pairs demographic answers with a name or an email. You strip the direct identity so responses stay aggregate only.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the survey data in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool scans each response for direct identifiers.
- It flags names, emails, and employee IDs.
- Confirm the flags and keep the demographic fields.
- Turn the name map OFF for irreversible removal.
- Save the cleaned dataset locally.
What you need to provide
- The survey data (CSV, XLSX, or PDF).
- An operator (Redact for true removal).
- The name map turned OFF for true anonymity.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | respondent name → [RESPONDENT] |
| Origin | NRP | self-ID field → [DEMOGRAPHIC] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | work email → [EMAIL] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | employee ID → [SSN] |
| Location | LOCATION | office site → [LOCATION] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | submit date → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Keeps self-ID data apart from hiring per EEOC / Title VII.
- Preserves demographic fields for aggregate analytics.
- Offline work keeps respondent identity off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
A small office plus a rare demographic can re-identify one respondent. Aggregate or suppress tiny cells before you publish a chart, so no person is singled out.
Frequently asked questions
Why separate self-ID data from hiring?
EEOC / Title VII guidance keeps voluntary self-ID apart from decisions. Stripping identity supports that separation.
How do I avoid re-identifying small groups?
Bucket or suppress cells with few respondents. The tool removes direct IDs; you control aggregation.
Is the data uploaded?
No. The app runs locally, so survey responses stay on your device.