AI Risk and GenAI Governance in Legal Workflows
Use AI without violating privilege or exposing sensitive client data.
Law firms are rapidly adopting GenAI, from contract summarization to legal research and client chatbots.
But the biggest risk isn't what GenAI does. It's what data the firm feeds it.
Confidencial gives legal teams a way to govern data inputs into AI tools - without slowing innovation or risking client trust.
The Problem: GenAI is hungry for data - and it doesn't forget what it's fed
This includes everyday activities like:
Associates pasting client contracts into ChatGPT
Ops testing assisstants on sensitive HR files
Staff uploading M&A documents into AI summarizers
Vendors training LLMs on legal content
Interns uploading spreadsheets to help formatting
Once that data is submitted, it’s often stored, retained, or used to fine-tune future models - putting client confidentiality and privilege at risk. Law firms aren't being asked if they'll adopt AI. They're being asked how they'll keep it safe.
How Confidencial Enables Safe, Structured AI Adoption
Automatic Detection of Sensitive Inputs
Scan files, messages, and uploads for PII, PHI, contracts, NDA, and IP - before it reaches AI.
Encryption Before Prompting
Automatically encrypt sensitive sections, parties, or clauses before data enters an AI prompt.
Field-Level Encryption for Training Data
Enforce granular permissions by client, matter, or role - even with external vendors.
Audit Trails for AI Interactions
Track who accessed what, when, and how - with client-ready proof of governance.
Policy Enforcement for AI Tools
Block sensitive data types (eg. medical records, client identifiers) from being used in AI pipelines.
Real Scenarios We Protect Against
Scenario
Associate pastes enter contract into ChatGPT
Vendor trains AI on shared ligitgation documents
AI assisstant is tested on HR files
How Confidencial Helps
PII and privileged clauses are encrypted before use
Files remain encrypted; clinet data is excluded from training
Access and usage are logged, controlled, and policy-bound
Legal AI Governance: Key Questions Answered
How can law firms safely experiment with GenAI without risking client data?
It refers to tools and strategies that prevent data leaks, privilege violations, and misuse of sensitive legal information from within the organization, whether intentional or accidental.
What safeguards are in place to prevent prompt leakage or privilege loss?
Confidencial encrypts sensitive legal files at the data layer and enforces persistent access controls - ensuring confidentiality is maintained across storage, sharing, and useage.
How does Confidencial support internal AI governance efforts?
Confidencial provides legal teams with visibility and control over how sensitive data is utilized in AI workflows. With tools like usage logging, policy enforcement, and selective encryption, firms can align their AI adoption with internal governance standards, without relying on manual oversight
What's the bigger business case for securing AI use in legal workflows?
Clients expect law firms to protect their data—no matter where it goes. As AI tools become part of daily legal work, controlling how sensitive content is used isn’t just a security issue—it’s a client trust issue. Confidencial helps firms adopt AI without compromising the confidentiality that defines their reputation.
Behind the Scenes: How it Works
Built for Law Firms: Designed to protect privileged content, IP, and sensitive client data in legal-specific environments
Trusted by Legal and Security Teams: Confidencial helps reduce insider risk while supporting compliance, audit readiness, and client trust.
Future-Ready Security: Aligned with AI governance needs, zero trust mandates, and evolving client dat expectations.
Ready to regain control of your firm’s most sensitive data?
Law firms can’t afford to lose track of privileged content. Book a tailored demo to see how Confidencial protects work product, enforces confidentiality, and proves compliance, without disrupting legal workflows.
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