Expert analysis of Legal AI security, data protection, and attorney-client privilege. Everything lawyers need to know about keeping their data safe with AI technology.
Carta AI Team
Legal AI Experts
Data security is the #1 concern for lawyers considering Legal AI. With attorney-client privilege, confidentiality requirements, and sensitive case information at stake, it’s crucial to understand how Legal AI platforms protect your data.
This comprehensive analysis examines Legal AI security from every angle, helping you make informed decisions about protecting your clients’ most sensitive information.
The foundation of legal data security is maintaining attorney-client privilege. Legal AI platforms must be designed with this principle at their core.
Protection while data moves between your device and the AI platform.
Protection while data is stored on the AI platform’s servers.
The gold standard for Legal AI security is end-to-end encryption, where only you hold the keys to decrypt your data. Even the AI platform cannot access your information.
The most important certification for Legal AI platforms, covering security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
European data protection regulation that sets strict standards for data handling, user rights, and privacy protection.
California Consumer Privacy Act requirements for data transparency, user control, and privacy rights.
International standard for information security management systems, covering comprehensive security controls.
Before choosing a Legal AI platform, ask these essential security questions:
“Is my client data ever used to train your AI models? Can you guarantee complete data isolation?”
“What encryption standards do you use for data in transit and at rest? Do you offer end-to-end encryption?”
“Who has access to my data? How do you control and monitor access? Can I see audit logs?”
“Where is my data stored and processed? Can I choose the geographic location? Do you have data residency options?”
“What is your incident response plan? How quickly would I be notified of a security breach?”
Legal AI can be extremely secure when implemented correctly. The key is choosing platforms that prioritize security, maintain proper certifications, and understand the unique requirements of legal practice.
Don’t let security concerns prevent you from leveraging AI’s benefits. Instead, use this knowledge to make informed decisions and implement AI securely in your practice.