Why Your Legal AI Should Never Phone Home

Legal AI tools use different processing models. Cloud services send document content to external infrastructure, while local-first tools can process it on user-controlled hardware. The appropriate model depends on the work, risks and organisational requirements.

The Two-Layer Framework for Legal AI

Cloud AI may be suitable for some coordination work, while local processing may reduce disclosure to external AI providers for sensitive documents. Organisations must assess their own professional, contractual and data-protection obligations.

What Offline-First Affidavit Generation Enables

• Document content processed locally on supported hardware
• Works without internet - draft affidavits anywhere
• No cloud AI processing for document drafting
• Can reduce exposure to third-party document processors
• Air-gapped network compatible

The Hidden Journey of Client Data Through Cloud AI Systems

When a cloud AI service processes a document, personal information may travel to and be logged on external infrastructure under the provider's terms. Local document processing can reduce that exposure but does not replace a full privacy, security and supplier assessment.

myAffidavit: The Offline AI Affidavit Writer

myAffidavit is local AI affidavit and witness statement drafting software for England and Wales. Document content is processed on your supported computer; drafting and export work without internet after activation. Export to PDF or Word for your final checks. Available at £99 launch price.