A data handling arrangement where the AI provider agrees not to store any conversation content after processing. Your input is processed, the response is returned, and nothing is logged on the provider's side. Available as an enterprise option from Anthropic (API), OpenAI, and others. Required for workflows involving highly sensitive or privileged information.
Zero Data Retention
Also called: ZDR
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