Attorney-client privilege is the foundation of legal practice. When you dictate case notes, client summaries, or legal correspondence using a cloud transcription service, that privileged information passes through third-party servers.
The Risk
Cloud transcription services process your audio on remote infrastructure. Even with encryption and privacy policies:
- Audio exists on servers you don't control
- Third-party employees may have access for support or training
- Data breaches at the service provider could expose privileged communications
- Subpoenas to the service provider could compel disclosure
Local Transcription for Legal Work
When transcription runs on your own device, privileged communications never leave your control:
- No transmission to third-party servers
- No data stored outside your own machine
- No third-party access
- You maintain complete control over your files
Practical Use Cases
- Case notes — Dictate observations and strategy after client meetings
- Client call transcription — Record and transcribe client calls locally using VoxBee's meeting recording
- Deposition review — Transcribe audio recordings of depositions for review
- Legal correspondence — Draft letters and emails by voice
Using VoxBee
VoxBee processes all audio locally using Whisper AI. Add legal terminology, client names, and case-specific terms to the personal dictionary for better accuracy. Transcripts are saved as plain text files that integrate with any document management system.
Try VoxBee free for 14 days — your words stay on your device.