Court-exhibit redaction is the removal of personal data from attached exhibits under CPR 5.4C and the DPA 2018. anonym.plus reads scans with local OCR, then marks each identifier on your own device.
When this applies
Exhibits are often photos of statements, ID cards, or contracts full of raw data. You must trim those identifiers before they attach to the bundle.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open each exhibit in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR (Tesseract) reads scans and image PDFs.
- The tool flags NI numbers, account numbers, and birth dates.
- Review flags on faint scans with extra care.
- Black out or swap the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean exhibits locally.
What you need to provide
- The exhibits (PDF, image scan, or DOCX).
- An operator (Redact suits image evidence).
- Optional batch of up to 20 exhibits per run.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | scan: QQ 22 44 11 B → [NINO] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | statement acct → [ACCOUNT] |
| Names | PERSON | signatory M. Cole → [NAME] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB on ID → [DOB] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [ADDRESS] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | phone on form → [PHONE] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies CPR 5.4C & DPA 2018 to scanned and native evidence.
- Local OCR reads image exhibits, so printed ID details are caught.
- Offline work keeps the evidence privileged and on-site.
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Limitations & cautions
OCR on faint or skewed scans can miss a digit or letter. Check the flags on low-quality images. The tool marks named items but cannot tell when a unique image clue identifies someone.
Frequently asked questions
Can the tool redact a photographed bank statement?
Yes. Local OCR reads the image first, then flags the account and personal data so you can black it out before the exhibit attaches.
How many exhibits can I clean at once?
Up to 20 files per batch run, all processed locally on your device.
Is a black-out reversible?
A true Redact removes the pixels. If you need to re-link later, use Replace with a name map instead, and guard that map.