Interview notes redaction is the removal of personal data from a panel's written record. EEOC and Title VII guidance warns against remarks tied to protected traits. anonym.plus marks names and origin cues on your device, so the scored feedback stays while bias signals are stripped.
When this applies
A handwritten page often jots down age, accent, or family asides. You trim those entries before the record joins a hiring file.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads scanned handwritten pages.
- The tool flags names and protected-trait phrases.
- Confirm each flag and keep the skill ratings.
- Swap or black out the confirmed comments.
- Save the cleaned record locally.
What you need to provide
- The write-up (PDF, DOCX, scan, or TXT).
- An operator (Redact suits sensitive asides).
- Optional name map for repeat interviewers.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | interviewee Sims → [CANDIDATE] |
| Origin | NRP | accent comment → [ORIGIN] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | age ~50 → [AGE] |
| Names | PERSON | panel member → [INTERVIEWER] |
| Location | LOCATION | neighborhood → [LOCATION] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | callback line → [PHONE] |
Compliance achieved
- Aligns with EEOC / Title VII guidance on bias-free notes.
- Keeps skill ratings while stripping protected-trait phrases.
- Offline work keeps the panel's record on your machine.
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Limitations & cautions
Free-text comments vary widely, so a coded phrase can slip past detection. The tool flags named items; read the prose for indirect bias cues before the record circulates.
Frequently asked questions
Which comments should I strip from the page?
Strip phrasing tied to age, origin, accent, or family. EEOC / Title VII guidance favours skill-based feedback only.
Will the skill scores survive?
Yes. Only personal and bias phrases are flagged. Ratings and job-fit notes stay.
Is the record uploaded?
No. The app runs locally, so the panel's notes stay on your device.