An education record release is the copy of a pupil file a school discloses. UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 protect a pupil's data and limit who may see it without a lawful basis. anonym.plus marks that PII on your own device before you share it.
When this applies
A request asks for pupil files for research or an audit. The pages name each pupil, hold marks and IDs, and name classmates too.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the school record in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool flags pupil names, IDs, and contacts.
- Keep only fields the lawful basis allows.
- Mark protected PII for removal.
- Swap or black out each one, then review the file.
- Save the cleared copy on your machine.
What you need to provide
- The pupil file (PDF, DOCX, CSV, or scan).
- An operator: Redact for protected fields.
- Optional allow-list for permitted entries.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | pupil name → [STUDENT] |
| Identifiers | NATIONAL_ID | UPN → [ID] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB → [DOB] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | school email → [EMAIL] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [ADDRESS] |
| Names | PERSON | parent name → [PARENT] |
Compliance achieved
- Protects pupil records under UK GDPR & DPA 2018 (education records).
- Hides protected PII while permitted fields can stay.
- Offline work keeps the pupil file inside the school.
- 340+ entity types catch IDs, contacts, and dates.
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Limitations & cautions
The lawful basis and any parental rights are a legal judgment. The tool flags personal PII but cannot tell what your school may release. A parent may have objected. Confirm the policy before you release.
Frequently asked questions
What does UK data protection law protect in pupil files?
Personal data in a pupil's education record. Disclosure needs a lawful basis. anonym.plus flags that PII so you release only what is allowed.
Can some fields stay in the release?
Sometimes, where the school's basis permits and no objection applies. Use an allow-list to keep permitted fields.
Does it read a marks spreadsheet?
Yes. CSV and XLSX files are scanned column by column, so names and IDs in tables are flagged.