Deposition exhibit index redaction is the removal of personal data from the table of marked items. It maps to CPR 5.4C and the DPA 2018 when disclosed. anonym.plus runs on your device and keeps the reference numbers and descriptions that each row needs.
When this applies
The index names each marked item with a short description. Those descriptions often name people or cite numbers, so the IDs must be hidden.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool reads each row's reference number and description.
- Names and numbers in the descriptions get flagged.
- Swap or black out the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean copy on your device.
What you need to provide
- The exhibit list (PDF, DOCX, or TXT).
- An operator (Replace keeps each row readable).
- Optional name map to match the main record.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Ex. 4: J. Marek → [PERSON] |
| Reference | DATE_TIME | Ex. number → kept |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | bank statement → [ACCOUNT] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | NINO on form → [NINO] |
| Location | LOCATION | address → [ADDRESS] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | doc date → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Cleans the list of items produced with a witness, including documents required by a witness summons issued under CPR 34.2(1).
- Follows how documents and exhibits produced at an examination are identified and marked under CPR PD 34A, so the reference numbers stay usable.
- Respects the collateral-use limit in CPR 31.22(1) — a disclosed document may be used only for these proceedings unless it was read at a public hearing, the court permits, or both the disclosing party and the owner agree.
- Meets data minimisation under UK GDPR Art. 5(1)(c) for the row descriptions themselves, which often say more than the title of the item.
- Offline — the marked-item list stays on your machine.
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Limitations & cautions
The index summarises documents in a line or two. A short description can still name a person or hint at one. Review each row, and keep the reference numbers so it ties back to the testimony.
Frequently asked questions
Are the reference numbers kept?
Yes. A keep rule leaves them in place, so each row still ties its item to the record.
Does this redact the items themselves?
No. This task cleans the list. Each underlying document needs its own redaction pass.
Can I match labels to the main record?
Yes. A shared name map keeps each person on one label across the index and the testimony.