How Detection Works
Detection is available via the REST API, Python SDK, JavaScript SDK, MCP Server, Office Add-in, and Chrome Extension. All results include entity type, position offsets, and a confidence score.
Pattern-Based Detection
Uses advanced regular expressions and format validation to identify this entity type in unstructured text.
Confidence Scoring
Each detection returns a confidence score (0-1) so you can fine-tune thresholds for your use case.
Compliance Relevance
GDPR (EU)
Under GDPR, this data qualifies as personal data requiring a lawful basis for processing, appropriate safeguards, and data subject rights.
CCPA (California)
Under CCPA, this falls under personal information that consumers can request be disclosed, deleted, or opted out of sale.
HIPAA (US Healthcare)
If associated with health information, this identifier may constitute Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LU National ID?
LU National ID (LU_NATIONAL_ID) is a PII entity type detected by cloak.business. Luxembourg National ID. It can be automatically identified and anonymized in unstructured text.
How does cloak.business detect LU National ID?
cloak.business uses pattern-based recognition to detect LU National ID in text. Each detection includes a confidence score, and you can adjust the threshold to balance precision and recall.
Is LU National ID relevant for GDPR compliance?
Yes. Under GDPR, LU National ID qualifies as personal data. Organizations processing this data need a lawful basis, must implement appropriate safeguards, and must respect data subject rights including access, rectification, and erasure.
Entity Code
LU_NATIONAL_IDCategory
Government ID
Country
LU
Region
Francophone
Example
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Luxembourg VAT Number
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French Social Security Number (NIR/INSEE)
FR Passport
French Passport number
FR Driver License
French Driver License
FR CNI
French National ID Card (CNI)
FR TAX ID
French Tax Number (Numéro fiscal)
BE National Number
Belgian National Number (Rijksregisternummer)