Security & Compliance
LegalContext is built with enterprise-grade security to meet the stringent requirements of legal professionals while maintaining attorney-client privilege.
🔒 Core Security Principles
Zero Cloud Upload
Documents never leave your computer. All processing occurs locally using secure, encrypted connections to AI services.
End-to-End Encryption
All data in transit is protected with AES-256 encryption, the same standard used by banks and government agencies.
Local Data Processing
Document analysis occurs entirely on your machine, maintaining complete control over sensitive client information.
Privilege Protection
Designed specifically to maintain attorney-client privilege and comply with legal professional responsibility rules.
🛡️ Technical Security Architecture
Encryption Standards
- AES-256 Encryption: Military-grade encryption for all data transmission
- TLS 1.3: Latest transport layer security protocol
- ECDHE Key Exchange: Perfect forward secrecy for all communications
- Certificate Pinning: Protection against man-in-the-middle attacks
MCP Protocol Security
LegalContext uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for secure AI integration:
- Authenticated connections with cryptographic verification
- Session-based security with automatic key rotation
- Real-time processing without data persistence
- Sandboxed execution environment
Data Protection Measures
- No Data Retention: Document content is never stored on external servers
- Memory Protection: Sensitive data is cleared from memory after processing
- Process Isolation: Document analysis runs in isolated processes
- Audit Logging: Security events are logged locally for review
⚖️ Legal Compliance
Professional Responsibility Compliance
LegalContext is designed to help attorneys comply with professional responsibility rules:
- Model Rule 1.1 (Competence): Provides tools to enhance legal research and analysis
- Model Rule 1.6 (Confidentiality): Maintains client confidentiality through local processing
- Model Rule 5.5 (Technology Competence): Supports understanding of AI technology risks and benefits
Privacy Regulations
- GDPR Compliance: Minimal data collection with explicit consent
- CCPA Compliance: Transparent data practices and user rights
- HIPAA Considerations: Appropriate for legal practices handling health information
- State Privacy Laws: Compliant with evolving state-level privacy requirements
🔍 Security Auditing & Testing
Regular Security Assessments
- Quarterly penetration testing by certified security professionals
- Automated vulnerability scanning and dependency monitoring
- Code security reviews using static analysis tools
- Third-party security audits of critical components
Compliance Monitoring
- Continuous monitoring of security controls
- Regular review of data handling practices
- Legal compliance assessments
- Security incident response procedures
🎯 Third-Party Integration Security
Claude AI Integration
Our integration with Anthropic's Claude AI maintains security through:
- API-Only Access: No document storage on Anthropic servers
- Encrypted Transmission: All queries encrypted in transit
- No Training Data: Your documents are not used to train AI models
- Session Isolation: Each query is processed independently
📋 Security Best Practices for Users
Recommended Practices
- Keep your operating system and LegalContext software updated
- Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication where available
- Regularly backup your document directories
- Monitor access logs for unusual activity
- Implement network security measures (firewall, VPN)
Incident Response
In case of security concerns:
- Immediately contact our security team at security@protomated.com
- Document the incident with timestamps and affected systems
- Preserve logs and evidence for investigation
- Follow your firm's incident response procedures
📜 Certifications & Standards
SOC 2 Type II
Security, availability, and confidentiality controls
ISO 27001
Information security management systems
Legal Compliance
Professional responsibility rules adherence
📧 Security Contact
For security-related inquiries, vulnerability reports, or compliance questions:
Security Team: security@protomated.com
General Support: ask@protomated.com
Response Time: Security issues are prioritized and typically responded to within 24 hours
Security First Philosophy
At Protomated, security isn't an afterthought—it's fundamental to everything we build. LegalContext represents our commitment to providing powerful AI tools while maintaining the highest standards of data protection and legal compliance.