Close Menu
Legal MagLegal Mag
  • Home
  • Legal News
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Regulation
  • Technology
  • More
    • Firms
    • Law Practice
    • Trending
    • Press Release
What's On

Apple warns ruling in App Store case may cost ‘substantial sums annually’

May 8, 2025

Microsoft scores win in FTC challenge to company’s Activision Blizzard acquisition

May 7, 2025

Spotify updating app for US users in wake of Apple case ruling

May 2, 2025

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis closes North Carolina store amid flag dispute

April 26, 2025

Court wins lead to wins for US oil and gas energy infrastructure

April 23, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Legal MagLegal Mag
Newsletter
  • Home
  • Legal News
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Regulation
  • Technology
  • More
    • Firms
    • Law Practice
    • Trending
    • Press Release
Legal MagLegal Mag
Home » Legal Industry Players Missed a Microsoft AI Loophole That Could Expose Confidential Data
Technology

Legal Industry Players Missed a Microsoft AI Loophole That Could Expose Confidential Data

News RoomBy News RoomMarch 20, 20244 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp Email



Legal Industry Players Missed a Microsoft AI Loophole That Could Expose Confidential Data | Legaltech News


















Page Printed From:

https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2024/03/20/legal-industry-players-missed-a-microsoft-ai-loophole-that-could-expose-confidential-data/

Microsoft company offices in Munich, Germany. Credit: Dvoevnore/Adobe Stock Microsoft company offices in Munich, Germany. Credit: Dvoevnore/Adobe Stock

ANALYSIS

Sources told Legaltech News that several law firms and legal tech providers dove into integrations with Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service without noticing the fine print that authorizes Microsoft employees to manually review certain prompts.

March 20, 2024 at 03:55 PM

10 minute read

Cassandre Coyer

Isha Marathe

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

Over a year after law firms and legal tech companies signed onto Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service—which gives users access to OpenAI’s generative AI models via the Azure Cloud— many found out that a terms of use loophole could make privileged information susceptible to third-party review.

Whether those who know about the loophole have informed their clients and customers, or whether everyone using the service even knows of the potential vulnerability, is unclear. 

Want to continue reading?
Become an ALM Digital Reader for Free!

Benefits of a Digital Membership

  • Free access to 1 article* every 30 days
  • Access to the entire ALM network of websites
  • Unlimited access to the ALM suite of newsletters
  • Build custom alerts on any search topic of your choosing
  • Search by a wide range of topics

Already have an account? Sign In Now

*May exclude premium content

You Might Like

7 minute read

8 minute read

6 minute read

5 minute read

Trending Stories





  1. Law.com Pro


    Featured Firms

    Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates
    P.C.

    75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 101

    Atlanta,
    GA 30308

    (470) 294-1674

    www.garymartinhays.com

    Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

    2 Oliver St #608

    Boston,
    MA 02109

    (857) 444-6468

    www.marksalomone.com

    Smith & Hassler

    1225 N Loop W #525

    Houston,
    TX 77008

    (713) 739-1250

    www.smithandhassler.com

    Presented by BigVoodoo

More From ALM

Premium Subscription

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now

Team Accounts

Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now

Bundle Subscriptions

Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now

From Data to Decisions

Dynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual lawyers, and industry trends.

Exclusive Depth and Reach.

Law.com Compass includes access to our exclusive industry reports, combining the unmatched expertise of our analyst team with ALM’s deep bench of proprietary information to provide insights that can’t be found anywhere else.

Big Pictures and Fine Details

Law.com Compass delivers you the full scope of information, from the rankings of the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 to intricate details and comparisons of firms’ financials, staffing, clients, news and events.

Florida Legal Awards 2024


April 04, 2024
Miami, FL

Daily Business Review honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in Florida.

Learn More

ATTORNEY

Hankin Sandman Palladino Weintrob & BellAtlantic City-based law firm seeking an Associate with 0 to 5 years of experience to work in the…

Apply Now ›

ANSELL GRIMM & AARON


03/04/2024
New Jersey Law Journal

Welcome Judge Joseph Quinn (Ret.) The Honorable Joseph P. Quinn, J.S.C., retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge, served for 23 years in the court s Civil, Chancery, and Family Divisions, where he was a strong proponent of mediation and alternate dispute resolution. As the head of Ansell.Law s mediation practice, Judge Quinn provides a valuable resource to parties seeking a final and efficient resolution of their disputes. ANSELL GRIMM & AARON, PC 732-922-1000 https://ansell.law/

View Announcement ›

Subscribe to Legaltech News

Don’t miss the crucial news and insights you need to make informed legal decisions. Join Legaltech News now!

Unlimited access to Legaltech News

Access to additional free ALM publications

1 free article* across the ALM subscription network every 30 days

Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications



Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleLewis Brisbois Sued by Chinese Investors Over $92.5M Investment Loss
Next Article Raising Concerns on Long-Term Strategies, Midsize Law Firms Remain Stagnant on RTO

Related Posts

AI Startup Co-Founded By A&O Shearman Recruit Acquired By Thomson Reuters

August 22, 2024

Richard Susskind, Now Special Envoy for Justice and AI, Talks AI’s Role in A2J

August 22, 2024

Spellbook Launches ‘Spellbook Associate,’ a Legal AI Agent for Transactions

August 22, 2024
Latest Articles

Microsoft scores win in FTC challenge to company’s Activision Blizzard acquisition

May 7, 20250 Views

Spotify updating app for US users in wake of Apple case ruling

May 2, 20256 Views

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis closes North Carolina store amid flag dispute

April 26, 20252 Views

Court wins lead to wins for US oil and gas energy infrastructure

April 23, 20253 Views
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
Don't Miss

The 2024 Am Law 100: Ranked by Gross Revenue

By News RoomApril 16, 2024

For the full 2024 Am Law 100 report, click here. For more ways to analyze the…

Defending Claims Where Extreme Weather Is to Blame: Our Changing Climate’s Impact on Civil Litigation

July 18, 2024

The 2024 A-List: Top 20 Firms

August 6, 2024
© 2025 Legal Mag. All Rights Reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.