Volume batch redaction is a single pass over a whole set disclosed under FRCP 34. Rule 34(b)(2)(A) gives 30 days to respond. That is why volumes usually go out on a rolling basis. anonym.plus applies one rule set and one label map across the run.
When this applies
Ship Volume 1 with a person masked and Volume 2 with that person named, and the contrast re-identifies both. FRCP 26(g)(1) makes counsel certify, after a reasonable inquiry, that the response is complete and correct when made.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Point anonym.plus at the source folder on your device.
- It scans each file for the full PII set.
- A shared map keeps repeat people steady across the run.
- Review the summary and fix low-confidence flags.
- Replace or redact each confirmed value.
- Save the clean batch on your device.
What you need to provide
- A folder of files (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, or mixed).
- The shared label map turned on for steady results.
- Batch mode of up to 20 files per run.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | person across files → [PERSON_1] |
| Account | US_BANK_NUMBER | account numbers → [ACCOUNT_n] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | file dates → [DATE] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | emails → [EMAIL] |
| Location | LOCATION | addresses → [ADDRESS] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | SSNs → [SSN] |
Compliance achieved
- FRCP 34(b)(2)(A) sets a 30-day window, so volumes go out on a rolling basis.
- FRCP 26(g)(1) makes counsel certify the response after a reasonable inquiry.
- One shared map means a person is masked the same way in every volume.
- Whole-folder work stays offline — nothing uploaded.
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Limitations & cautions
Mixed folders (some scanned, some native) lean on OCR for image files, so review low-confidence flags from scans. A shared map keeps results even, but guard that map, since it can re-link the whole set if kept.
Frequently asked questions
What goes wrong across rolling volumes?
Drift. If one custodian is masked in the first volume and left in the next, the two sets read against each other rebuild the identity. A shared label map stops that.
What does Rule 26(g)(1) actually certify?
That counsel signed after a reasonable inquiry, and that the response was complete and correct when it was made. A repeatable pass with a written rule set is easier to stand behind than two hundred hand cuts.
How many files run at once?
Batch mode handles up to 20 files per run, each processed on your own device.
Can the batch mix PDFs, DOCX, and scans?
Yes. Mixed types work. Scanned files are read with local OCR before the check.