Dependant information redaction is the removal of special-category data about a worker's family under UK GDPR Art. 9. The article protects health and similar details. anonym.plus marks names, birth dates, and ID numbers on your device, so the record stays useful while the protected items go.
When this applies
A benefits record names a worker's children and partner with their birth dates and health notes. You must shield those before the file reaches an insurer.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the benefits record in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned enrolment page.
- The tool flags family names, birth dates, and IDs.
- Review any health note with extra care.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean record locally.
What you need to provide
- The benefits record (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the layout readable).
- Optional alias map across linked enrolment papers.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | child A.M. → [DEPENDANT] |
| Names | PERSON | partner named → [PARTNER] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | child DOB 2015 → [DOB] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | partner NINO → [NINO] |
| Identifiers | NRP | NHS number → [NHS] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [ADDRESS] |
Compliance achieved
- Helps shield the data classes named in UK GDPR Art. 9.
- Covers minors' birth dates and family health notes.
- Offline work keeps household details inside your team — no transfer.
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Limitations & cautions
Art. 9 covers health data that may sit in free-text notes about a family member. The tool flags named items, yet it cannot judge when a note implies a condition. Read the narrative before you share.
Frequently asked questions
Why redact a child's birth date?
A minor's data is sensitive, and UK GDPR Art. 9 adds protection for health-linked notes. anonym.plus flags birth dates and names for review.
Can it read a scanned enrolment page?
Yes. Local OCR reads the image, so family identifiers on a scan are flagged.
Is the record uploaded?
No. The app works offline, so household details never leave your device.