Vaccination record redaction is the removal of personal data from an immunisation proof kept confidential under Equality Act 2010 s.60. The section limits health questions and the use of the answers, and the data is special category under UK GDPR Art. 9. anonym.plus marks each detail on your device, so the status stays verifiable while the worker is shielded.
When this applies
A proof shows the worker, the vaccine, the dates, and the clinic. You trim the identifiers before a status copy goes to a manager or auditor.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the proof in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned vaccination record.
- The tool flags names, dates, and clinics.
- Keep the plain vaccinated status line.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The immunisation proof (PDF, image, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the status readable).
- Optional allow-list for the status line.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Tess Owen → [WORKER] |
| Health | MEDICAL_CONDITION | exemption note → [CONDITION] |
| NHS Number | UK_NHS | 773 440 1928 → [NHS_NO] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | dose 08/02/2026 → [DATE] |
| Clinic | ORGANIZATION | GP surgery → [CLINIC] |
| Location | LOCATION | pharmacy site → [FACILITY] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the confidentiality limit in Equality Act 2010 s.60.
- Treats the proof as special category data under UK GDPR Art. 9.
- Offline work keeps immunisation data off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
An exemption note can reveal a condition or belief the Equality Act protects. The tool flags listed fields, yet context may still hint at it. Share only the status the role needs, and store the proof apart.
Frequently asked questions
Can I share status without the full record?
Yes. Allow-list the status line and remove the rest, so a manager sees vaccinated or not without the medical detail.
Is an exemption note covered?
Yes. The tool flags it so a shared copy does not expose a worker's condition or belief.
Is the record uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so health data stays on your device.