Evidence log redaction is the removal of personal and special-category data from a case index under UK GDPR Art. 9. That article, with the DPA 2018, gives extra protection to health, race, beliefs, and similar data. anonym.plus marks names and sensitive terms on your device, so the index stays usable while people are shielded.
When this applies
A case index links items to people, with notes on health or background. You strip those special-category details under Art. 9 before sharing the log.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the index in anonym.plus on your device.
- The app marks names and special-category terms.
- Built-in OCR reads scanned exhibit cover sheets.
- Keep the item numbers and chain-of-custody dates.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The case index (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Redact suits sensitive entries).
- Optional allow-list for item and exhibit numbers.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | linked person → [SUBJECT] |
| Origin | NRP | ethnicity noted → [SPECIAL_CATEGORY] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | logged 4 June → [DATE] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | custody@example.co.uk → [EMAIL] |
| Location | LOCATION | the evidence room → [LOCATION] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | QQ 12 34 56 C → [NINO] |
Compliance achieved
- Shields special-category data named in UK GDPR Art. 9.
- Keeps item numbers and chain-of-custody dates intact.
- Offline work keeps the index off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
Article 9 data, such as health or background, can re-identify a person even with the name removed. The app marks named items and obvious sensitive terms, not every clue. Review each entry before you share the log.
Frequently asked questions
What does UK GDPR Art. 9 protect?
It gives extra protection to special-category data such as health, race, and beliefs. anonym.plus marks those terms so you can black them out of the log.
Will item numbers survive?
Yes. Allow-list item and exhibit numbers so they stay. Only personal and sensitive data is marked for removal.
Is the index uploaded?
No. The app is offline, so the log and its entries stay on your machine.