Check permission before using subpoenaed or sensitive records
Key facts
- Human involvement
- RedLawyer-led
- How AI is used
- Organise a restricted record inventory from metadata already permitted for use. Do not upload the underlying records until the lawyer clears access and processing.
- What the lawyer must review
- Decide access, copying and permitted purpose
- Decide any need to protect sensitive information
Open a jurisdiction version of this task to see which instruments apply.
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Supporting preparation only. Consider narrowly defined preparation support after confirming the tool’s capability and permitted scope. Substantive advice, judgement and any restricted content remain with the responsible human. |
| Lawyer | Perform the substantive analysis and decisions. Independently check any permitted supporting work and approve the exact output for its intended use. |
Checklist
- Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.