Attorney-client privilege & GDPR: specific obligations for legaltechs
The dual obligation
Legaltechs are subject to GDPR AND professional secrecy. A security breach violates both.
Art. 226-13 Penal Code
Revealing information covered by professional secrecy: 1 year imprisonment and €15,000 fine. This is criminal, not administrative.
What we find
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Sources
Editorial analysis based on official vendor, project, and regulator documentation.
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