Purposeful access
Grant only the data and functions a workflow needs. Enforce permissions through technical controls.
Security & responsibility
Control is part
of the design.
Security comes from concrete controls: limited access, human approval, traceable workflows and tested error handling.
Discuss your workflowTechnical principles
Define what your system
may do before building it.
People make decisions
Critical actions require approval. Unclear cases are routed for review instead of continuing unchecked.
Operate with control
Log relevant steps, test changes and define error handling. Agree on data locations before implementation.
In implementation
Concrete safeguards.
Limit access
Data sources, accounts and permitted actions are individually defined. Permissions are enforced in connected systems, not merely described in an AI instruction.
Approve critical actions
Binding communication, payments and other critical changes require a responsible human. Non-critical, pre-approved steps can run automatically.
Make workflows traceable
Relevant actions, data sources, results and approvals are documented under the agreed logging policy. Log content, access rights and retention are limited to what is needed.
Handle failures deliberately
Tests cover normal operation and failure cases: missing data, uncertain results and unavailable services. Workflows include stopping, escalation and a manual fallback.
Data location
The entire processing chain matters.
On-premise and EU cloud are different deployment options. Before implementation, we review model hosting, connected services, logs, backups and potential external access. Providers and agreed storage and processing locations are documented.
A model’s country of origin alone does not establish where data goes. The actual architecture, configuration and contractual agreement determine that.
Compare on-premise and EU cloudGDPR & EU AI Act
Requirements matched
to the actual use case.
Clarify processing
Identify purpose, data types, responsibilities and providers. Use this to determine technical safeguards and required agreements.
Assess use case and role
The application and the roles of the parties determine obligations. Transparency requirements, such as Article 50, are considered where applicable.
Support the people using it
Limits, approvals and error handling are part of handover. Staff should understand what to verify and when to escalate.
Technical implementation and documentation do not replace legal advice or establish blanket compliance. Required legal assessments are carried out by qualified professionals. High-risk applications require separate assessment.
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