Mediation record redaction is the removal of personal data from a conflict-resolution note, guided by UK GDPR Recital 26. That recital, with the DPA 2018, sets when data is truly anonymous. anonym.plus marks names and contacts on your device, so the outcome stays clear while the parties are shielded.
When this applies
A mediation note names both parties, the mediator, and what was said. You strip those identifiers before the record is used for learning.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the note in anonym.plus on your device.
- The app marks both parties and the mediator.
- Built-in OCR reads scanned session minutes.
- Turn the alias map OFF for true anonymity.
- Swap or black out the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The mediation note (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Redact for shared learning).
- Alias map turned OFF for true anonymisation.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | party one → [PARTY_1] |
| Names | PERSON | the mediator → [MEDIATOR] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | p1@example.co.uk → [EMAIL] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | session 2 June → [DATE] |
| Location | LOCATION | room 4B → [LOCATION] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | QQ 12 34 56 C → [NINO] |
Compliance achieved
- Targets true anonymisation per UK GDPR Recital 26 with the DPA 2018.
- Turn off the reversible map so no key can re-link the note.
- Offline work keeps the session detail off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
Recital 26 treats data as anonymous only if no one can be singled out under the motivated-intruder test. A unique remark can still point to a party. Review the note, and keep the alias map off for genuine anonymity.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a mediation note truly anonymous?
Turn the reversible alias map OFF and use Redact. Then check that no unique remark singles out a party, as Recital 26 requires.
Can I keep a pseudonym per party?
Yes, with the alias map on. That is pseudonymisation, still personal data, not the full anonymisation Recital 26 describes.
Is the note uploaded?
No. The app runs locally, so session detail never reaches a cloud server.