Motor claim redaction is the removal of personal data from a vehicle-loss file. UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 limit how that data is shared, under ICO oversight. anonym.plus marks each item on your device, so the incident detail stays useful while the motorist stays shielded.
When this applies
A motor file names the insured, the driving licence, the vehicle registration mark, and the settlement account. You trim those fields before the paperwork reaches a repairer or solicitor.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned police or repair report.
- The tool flags names, licence and registration marks, and accounts.
- Keep the claim and damage codes intact.
- Swap or black out the confirmed entries.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The vehicle-loss file (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the report readable).
- Optional allow-list for claim and damage codes.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | insured Ortiz → [DRIVER] |
| Identifiers | UK_DRIVER_LICENSE | ORTIZ901234AB9CD → [LICENCE] |
| Vehicle | UK_VRN | AB12 CDE → [VEHICLE] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | settlement acct 1190 → [ACCOUNT] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | +44 161 496 0441 → [PHONE] |
| Location | LOCATION | collision address → [ADDRESS] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports lawful handling of driver data under UK GDPR & DPA 2018.
- Catches the driving licence and the registration mark along with accounts.
- Offline work keeps the file off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
A repair report can name a garage or route that hints at the person. The tool flags named items. Review the narrative before you share the file.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tool catch a registration mark?
Yes. The vehicle registration mark and the driving licence are flagged along with the name and accounts so you can shield each one.
Will the damage codes survive the pass?
Yes. Allow-list the claim and damage codes so they stay while personal data is removed.
Is the report uploaded?
No. The app works offline, so the file stays on your machine.