P60 and P45 redaction is the removal of employee data from a PAYE form whose confidentiality sits behind CRCA 2005 s.18. That section binds HMRC officers not to disclose a person's identity or pay figures. anonym.plus marks each identifier on your device, so the boxes read cleanly while protected data goes.
When this applies
These forms print the employee's NI number, PAYE code, name, and earnings in the top boxes. You strip that protected information before any copy is shared.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the form in anonym.plus on your device.
- Built-in OCR reads a scanned or printed copy.
- The app marks the NI number, PAYE code, name, and address.
- Keep the box numbers and pay amounts.
- Mask the NI number to the final letter.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The form (PDF, scan, or DOCX).
- An operator: Mask keeps only the suffix of an NI number.
- Optional batch for a folder of employee forms.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | QQ 12 34 56 C → QQ XX XX XX C |
| PAYE reference | NATIONAL_ID | PAYE code 1257L → [TAXCODE] |
| Names | PERSON | employee Carys Venn → [EMPLOYEE] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [ADDRESS] |
| Money | MONEY | pay £58,000 → [AMOUNT] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | employer Ltd → [EMPLOYER] |
Compliance achieved
- Reflects the confidentiality duty in CRCA 2005 s.18.
- Masks the NI number, the anchor of a person's PAYE record.
- Offline work keeps protected data off the cloud.
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Limitations & cautions
Section 18 binds officials, but a shared P60 or P45 still carries identity and pay. A rare earnings figure can hint at one person. The app marks named items; review the boxes before you share.
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover both the P60 and the P45?
Yes. Both carry an NI number, a PAYE code, and pay figures. anonym.plus marks the same identifier classes on each layout.
Can I process a folder of forms at once?
Yes. Batch mode handles up to 20 files per local run, with OCR for scanned copies.
Is the form uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so the employee's data stays on your device.