Batch redaction is the removal of PII from a whole folder of deals in one run under GDPR Recital 26. anonym.plus works on your device, with a shared label map so one party maps to one alias across the set. A batch handles up to 20 files.
When this applies
A precedent library or audit means cleaning many deals at once, with the same party in several. One-by-one work risks drift, so a batch run keeps the labels even.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Point anonym.plus at the folder on your machine.
- It scans each file for the full PII set.
- A shared map keeps repeat parties steady across the run.
- Review the summary and fix any low-confidence flags.
- Swap or black out the confirmed IDs.
- Save the clean library on your device.
What you need to provide
- A folder of deals (PDF, DOCX, or mixed; up to 20 files).
- The shared label map turned on for steady results.
- An operator (Replace works well for a library).
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Parties | ORGANIZATION | party across files → [PARTY_1] |
| Names | PERSON | repeat signatory → [SIGNATORY_1] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | deal dates → [DATE] |
| Banking | IBAN_CODE | accounts → [IBAN_n] |
| Location | LOCATION | addresses → [ADDRESS] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | emails → [EMAIL] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies GDPR Recital 26 the same way to all files.
- The shared map keeps results steady across the run.
- Whole-folder work stays offline — nothing uploaded.
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Limitations & cautions
A batch handles up to 20 files at a time, so split a large library into runs. Mixed folders lean on OCR for scans, so review low-confidence flags. Guard the shared map, since it can re-link the set if kept.
Frequently asked questions
How many files can one batch take?
Up to 20 at a time. Split a larger library into several runs. Each run keeps its own steady labels across the files.
How does batch mode keep one party steady?
A shared map logs each party once, so the same firm or signatory maps to one alias in every file across the folder.
Can the batch mix PDFs, DOCX, and scans?
Yes. Mixed types work. Scanned deals are read with local OCR before the check.