Applicant pool batch anonymisation is the removal of personal data from many submissions in one run. The Equality Act 2010 favours merit over protected characteristics across the whole pool. anonym.plus processes up to 20 files at a time on your device, with a shared map so one person maps to one alias.
When this applies
A vacancy can draw dozens of submissions that all need the same blind treatment. One-by-one work risks drift, so a batch run applies a steady rule.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Point anonym.plus at the pool folder on your machine.
- It scans each submission for names and bias cues.
- Built-in OCR reads any scanned pages in the set.
- A shared map keeps each person steady across files.
- Review the summary and fix low-confidence markings.
- Keep the map ON for blind review, or OFF for anonymity.
What you need to provide
- A folder of submissions (PDF, DOCX, mixed).
- The shared alias map, ON for re-link or OFF for anonymity.
- An operator (Replace works well for a pool).
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | person across files → [CANDIDATE_1] |
| Origin | NRP | origin cues → [ORIGIN] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | emails → [EMAIL] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | phones → [PHONE] |
| Location | LOCATION | postcodes → [ADDRESS] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | graduation years → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies Equality Act 2010 blind-review aims across the pool.
- The shared map keeps results steady file to file.
- Whole-folder work stays offline — nothing is uploaded.
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Limitations & cautions
A mixed folder of scans and native files leans on OCR for images, so review low-confidence markings. Keeping the map ON allows re-linking; turn it off when you need true anonymity for the whole set.
Frequently asked questions
How does batch mode keep one person steady?
A shared map logs each person once, so the same applicant maps to the same alias in every file across the folder.
How many submissions per run?
Up to 20 files per batch, all processed locally with OCR for any scanned pages.
Can I re-link the pool after review?
Yes, if the map stays ON. Turn it OFF when the whole set must be truly anonymous.