Interview notes redaction is the removal of personal data from a panel's written record. The Equality Act 2010 warns against remarks tied to protected characteristics such as age, race, or disability. anonym.plus marks names and origin cues on your device, so the scored feedback stays while bias signals are stripped.
When this applies
A handwritten page often jots down age, accent, or family asides. You trim those entries before the record joins a recruitment file.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Built-in OCR reads scanned handwritten pages.
- The app marks names and protected-characteristic phrases.
- Confirm each marking and keep the skill ratings.
- Swap or black out the confirmed comments.
- Save the cleaned record locally.
What you need to provide
- The write-up (PDF, DOCX, scan, or TXT).
- An operator (Redact suits sensitive asides).
- Optional alias map for repeat interviewers.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | interviewee Sims → [CANDIDATE] |
| Origin | NRP | accent comment → [ORIGIN] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | age ~50 → [AGE] |
| Names | PERSON | panel member → [INTERVIEWER] |
| Location | LOCATION | neighbourhood → [LOCATION] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | callback line → [PHONE] |
Compliance achieved
- Aligns with the Equality Act 2010 on bias-free notes.
- Keeps skill ratings while stripping protected-characteristic phrases.
- Offline work keeps the panel's record on your machine.
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Limitations & cautions
Free-text comments vary widely, so a coded phrase can slip past detection. The app marks named items; read the prose for indirect bias cues before the record circulates.
Frequently asked questions
Which comments should I strip from the page?
Strip phrasing tied to age, origin, accent, or family. The Equality Act 2010 favours skill-based feedback only.
Will the skill scores survive?
Yes. Only personal and bias phrases are marked. Ratings and job-fit notes stay.
Is the record uploaded?
No. The app runs locally, so the panel's notes stay on your device.