Pleading-batch redaction is the removal of personal data from a whole folder in one run under CPR 5.4C and the DPA 2018. anonym.plus processes up to 20 files at a time on your device, with a shared map so one party maps to one alias everywhere.
When this applies
A case file holds many pleadings that name the same parties. One-by-one work risks drift, so a batch run applies the same redaction evenly across the set.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Point anonym.plus at the case folder on your machine.
- It scans each file for the identifier set.
- Local OCR reads any scanned pages in the set.
- A shared map keeps repeat parties steady across files.
- Review the summary and fix low-confidence flags.
- Save the clean set locally.
What you need to provide
- A folder of pleadings (PDF, DOCX, mixed).
- The shared label map turned on for steady results.
- An operator (Replace works well for a case file).
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | party across files → [PARTY_1] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | NI numbers → [NINO] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | accounts → [ACCOUNT] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | birth dates → [DOB] |
| Minor | PERSON | children → initials |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | emails → [EMAIL] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies CPR 5.4C & DPA 2018 the same way to every file.
- The shared map keeps results steady across the set.
- Whole-folder work stays offline — privilege is preserved.
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Limitations & cautions
A mixed folder of scans and native files leans on OCR for the images, so review low-confidence flags. The shared map can re-link the set if kept; turn it off when you need true anonymity.
Frequently asked questions
How does batch mode keep one party steady?
A shared map logs each person once, so the same party maps to the same alias in every file across the folder.
How many pleadings can one run handle?
Up to 20 files per batch, all processed locally with OCR for any scanned pages.
Does batch work upload anything?
No. The whole run is offline, so privilege and work-product stay on your machine.