Rough transcript redaction is the removal of personal data from an uncertified draft produced during a deposition under CPR 34.8. anonym.plus runs on your device and keeps the testimony counsel needs for fast review.
When this applies
A stenographer sends a rough copy right after a session for quick review. It names the deponent and others, so the IDs must be hidden before counsel shares it.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the file in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool flags names, dates, and account numbers.
- Untranscribed marks and reporter notes stay in place.
- Swap or black out the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean copy on your device.
What you need to provide
- The rough copy (TXT, RTF, PDF, or DOCX).
- An operator (Replace keeps it readable).
- Optional name map to match the final certified record.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | deponent → [DEPONENT] |
| Names | PERSON | counsel → [COUNSEL] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | session date → [DATE] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | NINO → [NINO] |
| Location | LOCATION | address → [ADDRESS] |
| Case | CASE_NUMBER | claim no. → [CASE_NO] |
Compliance achieved
- Cleans the uncertified copy of a deposition under CPR 34.8.
- Keeps labels steady with the final certified record.
- Fully offline — an early copy stays on your machine.
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Limitations & cautions
A rough copy is uncertified and may hold errors and misheard names. Those slips can dodge a name match, so review the flags. Match your labels to the final record so the two line up.
Frequently asked questions
What is a rough draft transcript?
It is an uncertified, real-time copy a stenographer sends soon after a session under CPR 34.8. It speeds review but is not the official record.
Why match labels to the final record?
A shared name map keeps each person on one label, so the rough and the certified copies stay consistent.
Are reporter notes kept?
Yes. Untranscribed marks and reporter notes stay. Only identifiers change.