Rejected candidate record anonymisation is the irreversible removal of personal data from a closed application. UK GDPR Article 17 grants a right to erasure once data is no longer needed. anonym.plus marks every identifier on your device, so the file is anonymised rather than merely hidden.
When this applies
After a role is filled, an unsuccessful applicant's data must not linger past its purpose. You anonymise the record so nothing personal remains.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the closed file in anonym.plus on your device.
- Built-in OCR reads any scanned attachment.
- The app marks all names, contacts, and references.
- Confirm the markings across every page.
- Turn the alias map OFF for irreversible removal.
- Save the anonymised record locally.
What you need to provide
- The closed file (PDF, DOCX, CSV, scan).
- An operator (Redact for true erasure).
- The alias map turned OFF for true anonymity.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Omar Reyes → [REMOVED] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | omar@example.co.uk → [REMOVED] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | +44 7700 906640 → [REMOVED] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | QQ 12 34 56 C → [REMOVED] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [REMOVED] |
| Identifiers | UK_PASSPORT | passport 123456789 → [REMOVED] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the erasure right under UK GDPR Art. 17.
- With the alias map OFF, removal cannot be reversed.
- Offline work keeps the closed file off the cloud.
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Limitations & cautions
True erasure means no copy can re-identify the person. Backups, email threads, and exports may hold the same data. Anonymise every copy, not just the primary record, and check any retention basis with the ICO guidance.
Frequently asked questions
When does the erasure right apply?
UK GDPR Art. 17 applies once data is no longer needed for its purpose, such as a closed unsuccessful application.
Is the removal reversible here?
No, when the alias map is OFF. That makes anonymisation irreversible, as erasure requires.
Does the file go to a server?
No. The app is fully offline, so the closed record stays on your device.