Confidentiality-ring work removes personal data from disclosed material. CPR 31.22 governs it. That rule limits collateral use of a disclosed document to the proceedings. anonym.plus marks each identifier on your device. So the restricted material stays protected. The data is still removed.
When this applies
The ring shields commercially sensitive and private data during disclosure. You trim personal identifiers under CPR 31.22 first. Do this before any allowed use.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the restricted material in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool flags names, accounts, and contacts.
- Local OCR reads scanned protected pages.
- Keep the access stamps and document IDs.
- Swap or black out the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean material locally.
What you need to provide
- The restricted material (PDF, DOCX, scan).
- An operator (Redact suits protected evidence).
- Optional allow-list for stamps and document IDs.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | covered individual → [PERSON] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | account data → [ACCOUNT] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | NINO in record → [NINO] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | +44 207 496 7711 → [PHONE] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [ADDRESS] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 1983 → [DOB] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports the collateral-use limit under CPR 31.22.
- Keeps confidentiality stamps and document IDs intact.
- Offline work keeps disclosed data off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
The restricted group's terms control who may see the material. They also control how. The tool removes identifiers. It does not interpret the scope of the order. Nor does it judge the collateral-use limit. Follow those terms. Check with counsel.
Frequently asked questions
Does the ring replace ordinary redaction?
No. CPR 31.22 limits the collateral use of disclosed material. Masking still removes personal identifiers within it. You often apply both. The tool flags identifiers for each.
Will the access stamps survive?
Yes. Allow-list the stamps and document IDs. They then stay while personal data is removed.
Is the restricted material uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline. Protected data never leaves your machine.