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“Use a zero data retention system built for legal work (Harvey, CoCounsel, etc) and get client consent before using AI on their matters.”

On r/legaltech · Aug 7, 2026
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  • r/legaltech · Aug 7, 2026HarveyValues“Use a zero data retention system built for legal work (Harvey, CoCounsel, etc) and get client consent before using AI on their matters.”open
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  • r/legaltech · Aug 7, 2026ChatGPTValues“I do not understand the obsession with ZDR.”open
  • r/legaltech · Aug 6, 2026ClaudeValues“Section B separately provides that the customer retains rights to Inputs and owns Outputs, and that Anthropic may not train on Customer Content.”open
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