How Qanooni Keeps Lawyer IP Central and Secure in Microsoft 365
Confidentiality is the cornerstone of legal practice. Every draft, clause, and precedent embodies the collective judgement of a firm.
When artificial intelligence enters that workflow, the first question lawyers and information-security teams ask is the same: Can we use it without surrendering control of our intellectual property?
Qanooni was built to make that answer "yes." It operates within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem that law firms already trust, combining legal-grade confidentiality with enterprise-grade security so that firms maintain ownership of their work, their data, and their reputation.
Key Takeaways
- Your IP stays in Microsoft 365. No external storage, ever.
- Security framework: Access control, encryption, auditability, and regional data residency.
- Compliance alignment: ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, UK GDPR, and SRA confidentiality principles.
- AI governance built for law. Client data is never used for model training.
- Founding principle #2: Lawyer IP remains central and sovereign.
Why Control Over Legal IP Matters
For lawyers, intellectual property is more than brand value — it represents client trust and professional responsibility.
Every precedent, playbook, and matter file is protected by confidentiality and privilege.
Firms therefore need assurance that AI assistance does not move their work product outside their own administrative domain or expose client material to third parties.
Qanooni's design provides that assurance: the lawyer stays in control, and the firm's information remains governed by its existing Microsoft 365 security and compliance policies.
Security and Compliance, in Plain English
Qanooni is hosted on Microsoft Azure regional data centres that meet ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II standards.
The platform aligns with Microsoft 365's enterprise security framework, giving IT and compliance teams familiar tools for oversight.
Key control areas include:
- Access Control: Role-based permissions, multi-factor authentication, and least-privilege design.
- Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
- Auditability: Every AI-assisted action is logged for regulatory, client, and internal audit purposes.
- Data Residency: Configurable regional deployment for UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and GCC data-protection laws.
- Isolation: Logical separation prevents cross-tenant access.
- No Model Training on Client Data: Firm and client materials are never reused for model learning.
These controls mirror those relied upon by top-tier enterprises — simply adapted for the legal profession.
Qanooni's approach aligns with ICO guidance on AI and data protection, ensuring lawyers meet both client and regulator expectations.
How Qanooni Works with Microsoft 365, Not Outside It
Lawyers draft, review, and correspond in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and Outlook every day.
Qanooni integrates directly into that environment so work never has to leave it.
The result: lawyers keep their workflow, whilst InfoSec keeps full visibility through Microsoft 365's compliance dashboards and audit logs.
This "inside the workspace" model eliminates unnecessary file exports and ensures all firm policies, SRA rules, and client obligations continue to apply.
Designed for Both Legal and Security Teams
| Concern | What Qanooni Provides |
|---|---|
| Client confidentiality | Keeps matter content under the firm's Microsoft 365 governance. |
| Privilege protection | Prevents unauthorised disclosure or off-platform copies. |
| Regulatory compliance | Meets UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and SRA confidentiality requirements. |
| Audit readiness | Full logs available via Microsoft 365 audit tools. |
| Operational simplicity | Lawyers keep working in Word, Outlook, and SharePoint — no new systems. |
Founding Principle #2: Lawyer IP Remains Central
From its inception, Qanooni was built around a simple idea: the lawyer's knowledge is sovereign.
That belief drives every design decision from how access is granted to how AI analyses text.
The goal is to help lawyers work faster and smarter without moving, copying, or exposing their intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Qanooni store client documents outside Microsoft 365?
No. Documents stay within the firm's Microsoft 365 environment and are never used for model training.
How does Qanooni support data protection laws?
Deployments align with UK GDPR and regional frameworks through configurable data-residency and audit controls.
Is Qanooni aligned with industry security standards?
Yes. Qanooni aligns with ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and Microsoft 365 enterprise-security principles.