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#4 · Security and Infrastructure · Verified

When should a business keep AI processing on private infrastructure?

Use private or tightly controlled processing when the workflow handles confidential financial records, customer data, proprietary operations, or regulated information. Choose the control level based on the data and the vendor terms, not on the phrase private AI alone.

Aria assessment: Classify data before choosing the modelBusiness value: HighDifficulty: High

Recommended implementation

  1. 1. Map the data handled by the workflow.
  2. 2. Separate public, internal, confidential, and restricted inputs.
  3. 3. Select hosting and retention controls for each class.
  4. 4. Log access, test outputs, and define an incident response path.

Best fit and boundaries

Best for: Organizations with defined data classifications and an owner for access controls.

Avoid or escalate when: The team cannot patch, monitor, back up, and restrict the private environment.

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