Rejected candidate record anonymization is the irreversible removal of personal data from a closed application. GDPR Art. 17 grants a right to erasure once data is no longer needed. anonym.plus marks every identifier on your device, so the file is anonymized rather than merely hidden.
When this applies
After a role is filled, a non-selected applicant's data must not linger past its purpose. You anonymize the record so nothing personal remains.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the closed file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads any scanned attachment.
- The tool flags all names, contacts, and IDs.
- Confirm the flags across every page.
- Turn the name map OFF for irreversible removal.
- Save the anonymized record locally.
What you need to provide
- The closed file (PDF, DOCX, CSV, scan).
- An operator (Redact for true erasure).
- The name map turned OFF for true anonymity.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Omar Reyes → [REMOVED] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | omar@example.com → [REMOVED] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | (801) 555 6640 → [REMOVED] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | 455-21-7763 → [REMOVED] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [REMOVED] |
| Identifiers | NATIONAL_ID | national ID → [REMOVED] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the erasure right under GDPR Art. 17.
- With the name map OFF, removal cannot be reversed.
- Offline work keeps the closed file off the cloud.
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Limitations & cautions
True erasure means no copy can re-identify the person. Backups, email threads, and exports may hold the same data. Anonymize every copy, not just the primary record.
Frequently asked questions
When does the erasure right apply?
GDPR Art. 17 applies once data is no longer needed for its purpose, such as a closed rejected application.
Is the removal reversible here?
No, when the name map is OFF. That makes anonymization irreversible, as erasure requires.
Does the file go to a server?
No. The app is fully offline, so the closed record stays on your device.