Candidate assessment redaction is the removal of personal data from a test or exercise result. The Equality Act 2010 favours job-related, validated scoring that does not disadvantage a protected group. anonym.plus marks names and origin cues on your device, so the result is reviewed on merit, not identity.
When this applies
A scored exercise carries a name header and demographic fields. You hide those cues so the result is judged against the role alone.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the result in anonym.plus on your device.
- Built-in OCR reads a scanned answer sheet.
- The app marks name, origin, and contact fields.
- Confirm each marking and keep the score and rubric.
- Swap each cue for a neutral label.
- Save the cleaned result locally.
What you need to provide
- The assessment result (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the rubric readable).
- The optional alias map, ON to re-link a top scorer.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | test taker Ruiz → [CANDIDATE] |
| Origin | NRP | demographic field → [ORIGIN] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 1996 → [DOB] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | ruiz@example.co.uk → [EMAIL] |
| Identifiers | NATIONAL_ID | candidate ref → [REF] |
| Location | LOCATION | test centre → [LOCATION] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports validated, job-related scoring under the Equality Act 2010.
- Hides identity so the result is judged on merit.
- Offline work keeps the score off the cloud.
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Limitations & cautions
A written answer can reveal origin through phrasing or detail. The app marks named fields; read open responses for indirect cues before scoring, and watch for any indirect adverse impact on a protected group.
Frequently asked questions
Why anonymise a scored exercise?
Hiding identity supports fair, validated scoring under the Equality Act 2010, so the result reflects the role, not the person.
Can I re-link a high scorer?
Yes. Keep the alias map ON, then restore the identity once scoring is complete.
Is the result uploaded?
No. The app runs locally, so the score stays on your device.