A watchlist match record logs where a name lined up with the UK sanctions list maintained under SAMLA 2018 and enforced by OFSI. anonym.plus removes the subject's name, identifier, and contacts from that hit on your device. The list source and score stay clear while the private data is shielded.
When this applies
A compliance lead reviews disposition quality with an outside auditor. You hand over a cleaned hit that keeps the decision trail, not the person.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the hit in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned match printout.
- The tool flags the name, identifier, and contacts.
- Keep the list source, score, and disposition.
- Swap each identifier for a label.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The match record (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the trail readable).
- Optional allow-list for the list source name.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Boris Kant → [SUBJECT] |
| Identifiers | UK_PASSPORT | passport 7788 → [PASSPORT] |
| Financial | IBAN_CODE | GB29 RBOS 8300 → [IBAN] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | +44 20 7555 020 → [PHONE] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 1980 → [DOB] |
| Location | LOCATION | Vienna, AT → [LOCATION] |
Compliance achieved
- Removes subject data from a hit kept under OFSI / SAMLA 2018.
- Keeps the list source, score, and disposition for review.
- Offline work keeps a possible match off any third-party server.
- Covers 48 languages for transliterated subject names.
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Limitations & cautions
OFSI expects the full match evidence to be retained. Clean only a copy for training or outside review. A rare alias plus a birth year can still point to one person, so check the residual fields.
Frequently asked questions
Should I redact the hit I keep for review?
No. Keep the full evidence. Redaction makes a safe copy for review or training.
Are aliases and transliterations flagged?
Yes. The tool covers 48 languages, so an alias is flagged like any subject term.
Is the hit uploaded?
No. The app is offline, so a possible match stays on your device.