Employee ID badge data redaction is the removal of identifiers from a card scan or staff roster, guided by UK GDPR Recital 26. That recital sets when data no longer points to a person. anonym.plus marks names, photos, and pass numbers on your device, so the picture stays clear while the data goes.
When this applies
A pass pairs a worker's photo with a name and a card number. You must shield those before an export reaches a partner or a shared drive.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the card scan or roster in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads names and numbers printed on it.
- The tool flags names, pass numbers, and contacts.
- Review the photo area and black it out.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The card scan or roster (image, PDF, or DOCX).
- An operator (Redact suits a photo pass).
- Optional batch for a roster export.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | printed name → [WORKER] |
| Identifiers | NRP | pass number → [BADGE] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | work email → [EMAIL] |
| Location | LOCATION | site name → [SITE] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | issued 02/2026 → [DATE] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | desk phone → [PHONE] |
Compliance achieved
- Aligns with the anonymity test in UK GDPR Recital 26.
- Local OCR reads printed card text for review.
- Offline work keeps the data inside your team — nothing leaves it.
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Limitations & cautions
A photo can re-identify a worker even when text is masked. Black out the picture area too. The tool flags printed items; you must cover the face yourself with Redact.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tool remove the photo?
Use Redact to black out the photo area. The tool flags printed text, while you cover the face so it is hidden.
Can it clean a whole roster export?
Yes. Batch mode handles up to 20 files per run, with OCR for printed text.
Is the scan uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so the data stays on your machine.