Client Confidentiality Policy

1. The Doctrine of Absolute Discretion

1.1 Core Mandate

Indian Attorneys Ltd ("the Company," "IA UK") recognises that the foundation of cross-border legal consultancy is the unassailable protection of client information. We operate under a strict Closed-Loop confidentiality framework governing all Personal Data, Case Intelligence, and Strategic Work Product.

1.2 Scope of Protection

This Policy applies to all information whether oral, written, or digital, disclosed by a Client or prospective Client during the course of engaging with our Platform, our AI tools, or our Consultants.

2. The Digital Barrier

2.2 AI Processing Privacy

Our proprietary AI Lawyer-Matching Engine operates within a sandboxed environment. None of your sensitive legal data is 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

Any notes, strategy briefs, or cross-border navigation plans developed by any of the IA UK employees are classified as Highly Confidential and are protected by the same rigorous standards as the original case documents.

3. Contractual Privilege and the Network Bridge

3.1 Extension of Duty

While IA UK is a consultancy, we extend the duty of confidentiality to our Network Attorneys in India through a mandatory Data Processing Addendum (DPA).

3.2 Ethical Alignment

All 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 that 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 exhaustive circumstances:

• 1

  Judicial Compulsion

  Where disclosure is mandated by a valid Court Order or a warrant issued by a UK or Indian judicial authority of competent jurisdiction.

• 2

  AML/CTF Obligations

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

• 3

  Vital Interests

  Where disclosure is necessary to prevent the commission of a serious criminal offense 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 Indemnity

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 Disciplinary Mandate & Summary Dismissal

Any employee, officer, or internal consultant of the Company found to be in material breach of this Confidentiality Policy, including unauthorised data exfiltration, credential sharing, or negligence in document handling, shall be subject to immediate Summary Dismissal for gross misconduct. Such action shall be taken without prejudice to the Company's right to pursue further legal remedies.

7.2 Civil Litigation and Injunctive Relief

The Company reserves the right to initiate civil proceedings against any individual or entity responsible for a breach of confidence. Given the irreparable harm caused by the disclosure of sensitive legal intelligence, the Company shall be entitled to seek Ex Parte Injunctive Relief (including freezing orders) to prevent further dissemination of protected information, in addition to claiming damages for breach of contract and fiduciary duty.

7.3 Professional Reporting & Statutory Referrals

In the event of a breach by an external Network Attorney, IA UK shall exercise its right to submit a formal Memorandum of Complaint to the relevant State Bar Council and the Bar Council of India for professional misconduct. 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 Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or the Data Protection Board of India.

7.4 Indemnification of the Company

Any party found in breach of these confidentiality protocols agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Indian Attorneys Ltd against all losses, liabilities, settlements, and legal costs (on a full indemnity basis) arising from third-party claims or regulatory fines resulting from said breach.