Who is liable when legal AI shares client data? Guernsey's data watchdog issues warning
An analysis says the privacy problem with AI agents is that client data can end up in the wrong place through legal AI. Guernsey's data protection authority says responsibility for protecting client data cannot be outsourced.
Who is affected and how
- lawyer
- The firm remains responsible for protecting client data even when it uses an AI provider.
- compliance specialist
- Client-data handling by AI tools should be restricted both contractually and technically.
Sources
- The AI Agent Privacy Problem: Who’s Liable When Your Legal AI Shares Client Data?law.com · Oct 12, 2026
- Make sure use of AI is safe, Guernsey data watchdog warns - BBCbbc.com · Oct 12, 2026
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