Guarantee redaction is the removal of the surety's PII from a guarantee document under GDPR Recital 26. anonym.plus runs offline. It strips the names, addresses, and bank details but keeps the obligation and cap terms.
When this applies
Such a file names the backer, the beneficiary, and the secured amount. To share it as a precedent, you clear those IDs but keep the obligation terms.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool flags backer and beneficiary names.
- It catches the address and bank fields.
- Confirm the flags and keep the obligation text.
- Swap or black out the IDs.
- Save the clean file on your machine.
What you need to provide
- The guarantee (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator; Replace keeps the terms readable.
- Optional role map for [GUARANTOR] / [BENEFICIARY] labels.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | the backer → [GUARANTOR] |
| Parties | ORGANIZATION | beneficiary → [BENEFICIARY] |
| Location | LOCATION | backer address → [ADDRESS] |
| Pay | MONEY | secured amount → [AMOUNT] |
| Banking | IBAN_CODE | demand acct → [IBAN] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | issue date → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports GDPR Recital 26 for shareable precedents.
- Keeps the obligation and cap terms intact.
- Offline work keeps the file inside your firm.
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Limitations & cautions
A personal backer's address is strong location data and may need broadening. Review such lines. A unique secured amount plus a date can still hint at the parties after names go.
Frequently asked questions
Is the backer's address removed?
By default, yes. A home address is location data and can re-identify. Keep a broad form via an allow-list if the use needs it.
Can the secured amount stay?
Yes. The obligation and cap terms stay. A rare amount may need extra care, since it can hint at the deal.
Does it read a scanned guarantee?
Yes. Local OCR reads scanned pages, so IDs in an image are caught.