KYC document redaction is the removal of personal data from a customer due-diligence file under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017). Those rules set the customer due-diligence duty. anonym.plus marks each identity field on your device, so the file's structure stays while the data goes.
When this applies
A know-your-customer file holds an ID copy, an address, and a tax number. You trim that data under the MLR 2017 before an auditor or partner sees it.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned passport or ID image.
- The tool flags name, ID number, and address.
- Confirm each flag on the image pages.
- Swap or black out the marked items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The identity file (PDF, image scan, DOCX).
- An operator (Redact suits image evidence).
- Optional batch of up to 20 files per run.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Daniel Okoye → [CUSTOMER] |
| National ID | NATIONAL_ID | passport scan → [NATIONAL_ID] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | QQ 33 07 71 C → [NINO] |
| Location | LOCATION | residence → [ADDRESS] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 1975 → [DOB] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | +44 20 7946 0920 → [PHONE] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the due-diligence duty under the MLR 2017.
- Local OCR reads scanned IDs, so printed numbers are caught.
- Offline work keeps customer data off any server.
- Stored copies stay safe with AES-256-GCM at rest.
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Limitations & cautions
OCR on a faint or skewed ID scan can miss a digit. Check the flags on low-quality images. The MLR 2017 require the due-diligence record to be retained; redact only the copy you share.
Frequently asked questions
What do the MLR 2017 require for customer due diligence?
A firm must verify and record each customer's identity and keep that record. The tool removes the data from a copy you need to share, not from the retained file.
Can it redact a scanned passport?
Yes. Local OCR reads the image first, then flags the number and name so you can black it out.
Does the file leave my machine?
No. The app works offline, so identity data never reaches the cloud.