# What is Ethical Wall?

Access controls and procedures that keep people with a conflict of interest away from a matter's information. AI tools and the knowledge sources they search need to respect the same wall.

## In real work

Jamal once represented the other side, so the firm set up an ethical wall and confirmed its AI search would not show him documents from that matter.

## Related terms

- [Duty of Competence](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/duty-of-competence.md)
- [Client Confidentiality](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/client-confidentiality.md)
- [Informed Consent](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/informed-consent.md)
- [Duty of Supervision](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/duty-of-supervision.md)
- [Attorney-Client Privilege](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/attorney-client-privilege.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews. Then it quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

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