# What is Zero Data Retention?

An arrangement where an AI provider does not keep prompts or outputs after answering and does not train on them. Legal teams look for it in the contract before sending client material to a tool.

## In real work

Before the pilot, Mei confirmed in the vendor contract that the tool ran with zero data retention, so client prompts would not be stored or used for training.

## 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.

- Category: Legal
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