Dependant eligibility audit redaction is the removal of personal data from the verification files a scheme gathers to confirm a dependant under the Pensions Act 2004 and the Pension Schemes Act 1993. anonym.plus marks each identifier on your device, so the audit set stays usable while private detail drops out.
When this applies
An audit file holds marriage and birth certificates naming each relative and an NI number. You trim those identifiers before the set goes to an external auditor.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the audit file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads scanned proof documents in it.
- The tool flags relative names, NI numbers, and dates.
- Keep the eligibility result an auditor needs.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean set locally.
What you need to provide
- The audit set (PDF, scan, or DOCX).
- An operator (Replace keeps the result readable).
- Optional batch for many proof documents.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | dependant E. Fisher → [DEPENDANT] |
| NI number | UK_NINO | QQ 07 05 11 A → [NINO] |
| Relationship | PERSON | spouse named → [RELATIVE] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 2014 → [DOB] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [ADDRESS] |
| Document | ID | marriage cert no. → [DOC_ID] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the member-data duty under the Pensions Act 2004 and Pension Schemes Act 1993.
- Keeps the eligibility result an auditor must verify.
- Offline work keeps family data off any server, per UK GDPR & DPA 2018.
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Limitations & cautions
Proof documents often hold extra family data beyond the name. The tool flags named items; it cannot judge every indirect clue on a certificate. Review scanned proofs before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Why redact a verification file?
It carries NI numbers and family proofs the scheme is expected to protect. Trimming identifiers before an auditor sees it limits exposure.
Can it read scanned certificates?
Yes. Local OCR reads each proof, then flags names, NI numbers, and dates for review.
Is the set uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so family data stays on your device.