Property claim redaction is the removal of personal data from a damage report. 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 damage facts stay clear while the owner stays shielded.
When this applies
Such a write-up names the owner, the bank account, and the loss address. You trim those fields before it moves to a builder or reinsurer.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the report in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads scanned photos with printed captions.
- The tool flags names, accounts, and addresses.
- Keep the reference and damage codes intact.
- Swap or black out the confirmed entries.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The damage write-up (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the notes readable).
- Optional allow-list for reference and parcel numbers.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | owner Hale → [OWNER] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | settlement acct 5521 → [ACCOUNT] |
| Location | LOCATION | loss address, Glasgow → [ADDRESS] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | HL 22 44 11 C → [NINO] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | +44 141 496 0771 → [PHONE] |
| Financial | MONEY | loss £84,000 → [AMOUNT] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports lawful handling of owner data under UK GDPR & DPA 2018.
- Keeps reference and damage codes whole for the builder.
- Offline work keeps the write-up off the cloud.
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Limitations & cautions
A loss address can hint at the owner even after the name goes. The tool flags named items. Decide whether the address itself must be masked too.
Frequently asked questions
Should I redact the loss address?
Often yes. An address can re-identify the owner. The tool flags it so you can decide whether to mask it.
Will my reference numbers survive?
Yes. Allow-list reference and parcel numbers so they stay while personal data is removed.
Is the report sent anywhere?
No. The app is fully offline, so it stays on your device.