Reference
ABA Model Rule 1.6, mapped to Privil.
A clause-by-clause crosswalk between the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), and the Privil features that operationalize it. Adapted as a starting point for your firm's own compliance documentation.
| Rule | Text | Privil capability |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6(a), General Rule | A lawyer shall not reveal information relating to the representation of a client. | Detection scans every outbound prompt for client identifiers, matter numbers, and case captions before submission. Blocks, redacts, or routes per firm policy. |
| 1.6(c), Reasonable Efforts | A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation. | Three deployment models, API proxy, browser extension, network gateway, provide layered enforcement so that no AI surface within the firm is unmonitored. |
| Comment [18], Reasonable Precautions | When transmitting a communication that includes information relating to the representation, the lawyer must take reasonable precautions. | TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest, per-matter access controls, and tamper-evident audit logs constitute demonstrable reasonable precautions. |
| Comment [19], Competence | A lawyer must act competently to safeguard information by using up-to-date methods. | Detection rules update weekly. Threat intelligence and consumer AI provider policy changes are tracked and incorporated automatically. |
| 1.6(b)(1)–(7), Disclosure Exceptions | Specific narrow exceptions permitting disclosure (e.g., to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm). | Policy engine includes pre-configured templates that respect each enumerated exception. Override actions require dual-authorization and are logged. |
| 1.6 & Rules 1.4 / 5.3, Cross-Reference | Rule 1.4 imposes communication duties; Rule 5.3 imposes supervisory duties over non-lawyer assistants. | Quarterly client-readable reports are generated from audit logs. Supervisory dashboards surface non-compliant prompt patterns at the matter and lawyer level. |
This crosswalk is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney–client relationship. State bar variations are summarized on State Bar Guidance.