Competency assessment redaction is the removal of identifiers from skill-rating sheets so no one is named. UK GDPR Recital 26 puts anonymous data beyond the rules. anonym.plus marks each name on your device, so the competency scores stay clear while the staff stay private.
When this applies
A learning team maps competency gaps across a department. You redact the names first, so the data clears Recital 26 before the gap analysis runs.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the rating sheet in anonym.plus on your device.
- Built-in OCR reads a scanned assessment form.
- The app marks names and emails.
- Confirm the markings and keep the skill levels.
- Swap each name for a steady code.
- Save the cleaned sheet locally.
What you need to provide
- The rating sheet (XLSX-as-TXT, PDF, DOCX).
- An operator (Replace keeps levels readable).
- Optional alias map, OFF for true anonymity.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Eva Lund → RATEE_8 |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | e.lund@example.co.uk → [EMAIL] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | Data Team → [TEAM] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | assessed 2025 → [DATE] |
| Location | LOCATION | Sheffield site → [SITE] |
| Demographic | NRP | apprentice group → [GROUP] |
Compliance achieved
- Aims at the anonymity test in UK GDPR Recital 26.
- Keeps named staff out of a skills-gap study.
- Offline work keeps the data off any server.
- Covers 340+ PII types across 48 languages.
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Limitations & cautions
A rare skill profile can single out one person even with no name. If only one staffer holds a niche rating, the row identifies them. Aggregate rare profiles before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Can a rare skill profile identify someone?
Yes. A unique combination of ratings may belong to one person, which Recital 26 treats as non-anonymous. Aggregate rare profiles.
Does it keep the skill levels?
Yes. Only names and contacts are coded, so the competency scores stay intact for analysis.
Is the sheet uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so it stays on your device.