A PEP screening record logs a politically exposed person check required by MLR 2017 (as amended). anonym.plus removes the subject's name, identifier, and contacts from that result on your device. The role flag and match basis stay clear while the private data is shielded.
When this applies
A team uses a past hit to coach staff on enhanced scrutiny for officials. You clean that teaching copy before it circulates.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the result in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned check printout.
- The tool flags the name, identifier, and contacts.
- Keep the role flag and match basis.
- Swap each identifier for a label.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The PEP result (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the basis readable).
- Optional allow-list for the role category.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Rt Hon R. Diaz → [PEP] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | QQ 77 81 02 B → [NINO] |
| Financial | IBAN_CODE | GB33 BUKB 2020 → [IBAN] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | rd@example.co.uk → [EMAIL] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 1969 → [DOB] |
| Location | LOCATION | Westminster, London → [LOCATION] |
Compliance achieved
- Removes subject data from a check kept under MLR 2017.
- Keeps the role flag and match basis for analyst study.
- Offline work keeps a sensitive official's data off any server.
- Covers 48 languages for cross-border official names.
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Limitations & cautions
MLR 2017 requires you to retain the full screening evidence. Clean only copies for training or external review. A public office holder with a rare role can be identified even without a name, so check the residual basis.
Frequently asked questions
May I redact the PEP record I keep for review?
No. Keep the full evidence. Redaction makes a safe copy for training or review.
Are foreign official names handled?
Yes. The tool covers 48 languages, so a transliterated official name is flagged like any subject term.
Is the check uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so the result stays on your device.