Genetic information redaction is the removal of family-history and DNA-test data from a hiring file. GINA Title II (29 CFR 1635) bars use of such data in employment. anonym.plus marks lineage and test cues on your device, so the record holds no such detail.
When this applies
A health form or note may capture a relative's illness or a DNA-test result. You strip that so it never touches a hiring choice.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned health form.
- The tool flags family-illness and test cues.
- Confirm each flag and keep job-related fields.
- Black out the confirmed hereditary data.
- Save the cleaned file locally.
What you need to provide
- The health file (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Redact suits hereditary data).
- Optional batch for many files at once.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hereditary | NRP | family history → [GENETIC] |
| Medical | MEDICAL_LICENSE | lab lic. → [PROVIDER] |
| Names | PERSON | relative named → [RELATIVE] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | test date → [DATE] |
| Identifiers | NATIONAL_ID | patient ID → [NATIONAL_ID] |
| Location | LOCATION | lab address → [ADDRESS] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the bar in GINA Title II (29 CFR 1635).
- Removes family-illness and DNA-test cues from the file.
- Offline work keeps hereditary data off the cloud.
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Limitations & cautions
GINA also restricts how such data is acquired, not only its storage. The tool removes data; it does not police intake. Avoid requesting a relative's illnesses in the first place, with counsel's guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as protected information under GINA?
GINA Title II (29 CFR 1635) covers DNA tests and a family's medical record. anonym.plus flags both cues for removal.
Should a relative's illness ever be in a hiring file?
No. GINA bars its use, so the safest step is to strip it whenever it appears.
Is the file uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so hereditary data stays on your device.