Client Confidentiality Policy

1. The Doctrine of Absolute Discretion

1.1 Core Mandate

Indian Attorneys Ltd ("the Company," "IA UK") recognises that protecting client information is the foundation of cross-border legal consultancy. We operate a strict confidentiality framework governing all personal data, case intelligence, and strategic work products.

1.2 Scope of Protection

This policy applies to all information disclosed by a client or prospective client during engagement with our platform, AI tools, or consultants.

2. The Digital Barrier

2.2 AI Processing Privacy

Our AI matching engine operates within a sandboxed environment. Sensitive legal data is not used to train public large language models (LLMs). Your case details remain private and are never leaked into the global AI training pool.

2.3 Strategic Work Product

Notes, strategy briefs, or cross-border navigation plans developed by IA UK employees are classified as highly confidential and are protected by the same rigorous standards as original case documents.

3. Contractual Privilege and the Network Bridge

3.1 Extension of Duty

While IA UK is a consultancy and not a law firm, we extend the duty of confidentiality to our Network Attorneys through mandatory contractual obligations.

3.2 Ethical Alignment

Network Attorneys are independently bound by the Bar Council of India Rules, which mandate professional secrecy. IA UK reinforces this through the Attorney SLA, ensuring the transition of data from our UK platform to an Indian law chamber does not break the chain of confidentiality.

4. Statutory Limitations

In accordance with the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (UK) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (India), IA UK may be compelled to disclose information in the following circumstances:

• 1

  Judicial Compulsion

  Where disclosure is mandated by a valid court order or a warrant issued by a UK or Indian judicial authority.

• 2

  AML/CTF Obligations

  Where the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) identifies suspicious activity requiring a report to the National Crime Agency (NCA) or FIU-IND.

• 3

  Vital Interests

  Where disclosure is necessary to prevent a serious criminal offence or to protect the life and safety of an individual.

5. The Non-Disclosure Guarantee

5.2 Perpetual Duty

The duty of confidentiality survives the termination of the service agreement and remains in effect in perpetuity, or until the information enters the public domain through no fault of the Company.

6. Breach Notification and Remediation

6.1 Incident Response

6.2 Liability Protocols

We maintain professional liability protocols to address any breach of contract or confidentiality on the part of our employees or contractors.

7. Administrative Enforcement and Disciplinary Proceedings

7.1 Internal Mandate

Any employee or officer found in material breach of this policy, including unauthorised data exfiltration or negligence, shall be subject to immediate summary dismissal for gross misconduct.

7.2 Injunctive Relief

Given the irreparable harm caused by the disclosure of sensitive legal intelligence, the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief to prevent further dissemination of protected information.

7.3 Professional Reporting

In the event of a breach by a Network Attorney, IA UK reserves the right to submit a formal complaint to the relevant State Bar Council and the Bar Council of India. Where a breach involves a contravention of the UK Data Protection Act 2018 or the Indian DPDP Act 2023, the Company will fulfil its statutory obligation to report the incident to the ICO or the Data Protection Board of India.