Disability claim record redaction is the removal of medical data from a benefits file tied to a disability. Equality Act 2010 s.60 restricts health questions and treats the answers as sensitive, so they belong apart from the personnel folder. anonym.plus marks each item on your device, so the file stays useful while private data goes.
When this applies
Such a file cites a diagnosis, an assessment date, and an occupational health contact. You trim that data under s.60 before a reviewer who needs only status sees it.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads scanned occupational health letters.
- The tool flags the diagnosis, names, and contacts.
- Keep the approval status a reviewer must check.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally and store it apart.
What you need to provide
- The benefits file (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the status readable).
- Optional alias map across linked files.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | claimant J. Reid → [EMPLOYEE] |
| Health | MEDICAL_CONDITION | diagnosis → [CONDITION] |
| Clinician | PERSON | OH physician → [CLINICIAN] |
| NI number | UK_NINO | QQ 20 46 71 B → [NINO] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | assessed 01/2026 → [DATE] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | +44 117 496 0081 → [PHONE] |
Compliance achieved
- Backs the restriction on health questions under Equality Act 2010 s.60.
- Lets a reviewer see status without the diagnosis behind it.
- Treats the answers as special category data under UK GDPR Art. 9.
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Limitations & cautions
Good practice still keeps this file apart from personnel data; redaction does not replace that step. The tool flags named items, not every unique clue in a free-text occupational health note.
Frequently asked questions
Who may see a disability benefits file?
Equality Act 2010 s.60 makes the health answers sensitive, so access should be limited and the file kept separate. Redacting before review lets staff see status without the diagnosis.
Can a scanned occupational health letter be processed?
Yes. Local OCR reads the scan, so identifiers on a signed letter are flagged for review.
Is the file uploaded?
No. The app runs locally, so the medical detail never leaves your device.