Starter Checklist redaction is the removal of identity data from a joiner's payroll form governed by the Income Tax (PAYE) Regulations 2003 under RTI. The HMRC form sets a worker's tax code when no P45 is to hand. anonym.plus marks names, the National Insurance number, and the birth date on your device, so the page stays readable while the data goes.
When this applies
The checklist pairs a joiner's name with a National Insurance number and a student-loan flag. You must shield those before the page moves to a bureau or a shared archive.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the checklist in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned, signed page.
- The tool flags the name, NI number, and address.
- Confirm each flag and keep the form layout intact.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally with no network call.
What you need to provide
- The checklist (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator: Replace, Redact, or Mask.
- Optional allow-list for the tax-year heading.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | James Okoro → [STARTER] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | QQ 41 90 87 C → [NINO] |
| Location | LOCATION | 44 Elm Street, Bristol → [ADDRESS] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 03/1988 → [DOB] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | salary acct → [ACCOUNT] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | signed 02/2026 → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the new-starter process under the Income Tax (PAYE) Regulations 2003 (RTI).
- Offline work keeps payroll data inside your team — nothing leaves it.
- AES-256-GCM guards the working copies at rest.
- Batch up to 20 files when a joiner intake carries many forms.
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Limitations & cautions
Payroll must keep an accurate source to set the tax code under the PAYE Regulations. Redact a shared copy, not your records of record. The tool flags items; you decide what payroll must retain.
Frequently asked questions
Can I redact the checklist and still run payroll?
Keep your source to set the tax code under the PAYE Regulations 2003. Redact only the copy you share, so the figures payroll needs stay on file.
Does it catch the National Insurance number?
Yes. The NI number is flagged with the name and address, so you can choose what to mask on a shared copy.
Is the page sent to a server?
No. The desktop app is 100% offline. Nothing is uploaded, so the form stays on your device.