Relocation record redaction is the removal of identifiers from a worker's relocation file, guided by UK GDPR Recital 26. That recital sets when data no longer points to a person. anonym.plus marks names, addresses, and bank data on your device, so the file stays clear while the data goes.
When this applies
Such a file pairs a worker's old and new addresses with bank and family data. You must shield those before a copy reaches a removals partner.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned tenancy or receipt.
- The tool flags names, addresses, and bank data.
- Confirm each flag and keep the cost headings.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The relocation file (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the layout readable).
- Optional alias map across linked papers.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Omar Sayeed → [WORKER] |
| Location | LOCATION | old address, Glasgow → [FROM] |
| Location | LOCATION | new address, Cardiff → [TO] |
| Financial | UK_SORT_CODE | 30-00-00 → [SORT_CODE] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | +44 29 2018 2210 → [PHONE] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | moved 06/2026 → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Aligns with the anonymity test in UK GDPR Recital 26.
- Shields both old and new addresses in one pass.
- Offline work keeps the data inside your team — nothing leaves it.
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Limitations & cautions
Recital 26 treats data as anonymous only when no one can re-identify it. A rare route plus a date can still point to a person. Turn the alias map off when you need true anonymity.
Frequently asked questions
Does it shield both addresses?
Yes. The old and new addresses are flagged together, so a cleaned copy hides the route taken.
Can it read a scanned tenancy?
Yes. Local OCR reads the image, so identifiers on a scanned tenancy are flagged.
Is the file uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so move data stays on your machine.