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Security & Privacy

LaTeX Cloud Studio implements enterprise-grade security and privacy protections. Your documents, ideas, and research are protected with industry-leading security measures and complete GDPR compliance.
Privacy First: We never use your documents for AI training. Your intellectual property remains completely private and secure.

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Data Protection

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GDPR Compliance

Full compliance with European data protection regulations:

EU Data Storage

All data stored exclusively on EU servers with strict access controls

Data Minimization

We collect only necessary data and delete it when no longer needed

User Rights

Full rights to access, modify, delete, and export your data

Consent Management

Clear consent mechanisms with granular control over data usage

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Data Residency

Your data stays where you choose: 
Data Storage Locations:
  Primary: EU (Frankfurt, Germany)
  Backup: EU (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
  
  Available Regions:
    - European Union (GDPR)
    - United States (SOC 2)
    - Canada (PIPEDA)
    - Australia (Privacy Act)
    
  Data never leaves chosen region
  Regional compliance guaranteed

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Right to Data Portability

Complete control over your data:
  • Export all documents in standard LaTeX format
  • Download collaboration history with full attribution
  • Migrate to other platforms without vendor lock-in
  • API access for automated data retrieval

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Encryption & Security

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End-to-End Encryption

Multi-layer encryption protection: 
Transport Security:
  - TLS 1.3 encryption for all connections
  - Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS)
  - HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)
  - Certificate pinning for API connections
  - WebSocket encryption for real-time collaboration

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Access Controls

Granular security controls: 
Authentication Methods:
  - Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  - Single Sign-On (SSO) integration
  - OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect
  - SAML 2.0 for enterprise
  - Time-limited session tokens
  - Device registration and management

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Privacy Protection

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Document Privacy

Your intellectual property is completely protected:

No AI Training

Documents never used for AI model training or improvement

No Content Scanning

No automated content analysis except for compilation and error detection

Private by Default

All documents private by default with explicit sharing controls

Secure Deletion

Permanent deletion with cryptographic verification

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Collaboration Privacy

Privacy controls for team work: 
Privacy Settings:
  ✓ Who can see document content
  ✓ Who can see edit history
  ✓ Who can see collaborator list
  ✓ Who can export documents
  ✓ Anonymous viewing options
  ✓ Comment visibility controls

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Data Analytics

Transparent data usage:
What we collect:
  • Usage analytics (anonymized)
  • Performance metrics (no content)
  • Error reports (with user consent)
  • Feature usage statistics (aggregated)
What we don’t collect:
  • Document content
  • Personal research data
  • Collaboration communications
  • Individual user behavior patterns

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Compliance & Certifications

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Security Standards

Industry-leading compliance certifications:
System and Organization Controls
  • Security, availability, and confidentiality
  • Independent third-party audits
  • Continuous monitoring and reporting
  • Annual compliance verification

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Regular Audits

Continuous security verification:
  • Quarterly security audits by independent firms
  • Annual compliance reviews for all certifications
  • Penetration testing conducted biannually
  • Vulnerability assessments performed monthly
  • Bug bounty program with responsible disclosure

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Infrastructure Security

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Cloud Security

Secure cloud infrastructure: 
Physical Security:
  - ISO 27001 certified data centers
  - 24/7 physical security monitoring
  - Biometric access controls
  - Environmental monitoring
  - Redundant power and cooling

Network Security:
  - Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
  - Network segmentation
  - Intrusion detection systems
  - DDoS protection
  - Web Application Firewall (WAF)

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Zero-Trust Architecture

Modern security principles:
  • Never trust, always verify - Every request authenticated and authorized
  • Least privilege access - Minimal permissions for all operations
  • Continuous verification - Ongoing security checks for all activities
  • Assume breach - Security controls designed assuming network compromise

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User Security Controls

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Account Security

Protect your account:

Strong Authentication

Enable 2FA/MFA for enhanced account protection

Session Management

Control active sessions and automatic logout settings

Login Alerts

Notifications for new device logins and suspicious activity

Recovery Options

Secure account recovery with multiple verification methods

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Document Security

Control document access: 
Document Security Options:
  🔒 Private (default) - Only you have access
  👥 Shared with specific users - Controlled access list
  🔗 Link sharing - Access via secure link
  🌐 Public - Open access (opt-in only)
  ⏰ Time-limited access - Automatic expiration
  📍 IP restrictions - Geographic or network limitations
  💾 Download controls - Prevent local copies
  🚫 Revoke access - Immediately remove permissions

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Privacy Dashboard

Complete visibility and control:
  • Data usage overview - See what data we have about you
  • Privacy settings - Control all privacy preferences
  • Access history - Log of all account and document access
  • Data export - Download all your data
  • Account deletion - Permanent account and data removal

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Incident Response

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Security Incident Handling

Rapid response to security issues: 
Detection:
  - Automated monitoring systems
  - User reporting mechanisms
  - Security team investigations
  - Third-party security reports

Response:
  - Immediate containment procedures
  - Impact assessment and analysis
  - User notification (if required)
  - Remediation and recovery actions
  - Post-incident review and improvements

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Transparency Reports

Regular security and privacy reporting:
  • Quarterly transparency reports on security metrics
  • Annual privacy reports on data handling practices
  • Incident summaries with lessons learned (anonymized)
  • Compliance status updates for all certifications

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Enterprise Security

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Advanced Security Features

Additional protection for organizations:
Single Sign-On
Supported Protocols:
  - SAML 2.0
  - OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect
  - LDAP / Active Directory
  - Google Workspace
  - Microsoft Azure AD
  - Okta, OneLogin, Ping Identity

Features:
  - Automatic user provisioning
  - Group membership sync
  - Conditional access policies
  - Session management

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Data Governance

Comprehensive data management:
  • Data classification - Automatic content sensitivity detection
  • Retention policies - Automated data lifecycle management
  • Legal hold - Preserve data for litigation or compliance
  • Data loss prevention - Prevent unauthorized data exposure
  • Compliance monitoring - Automated compliance checking

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Getting Started with Security

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Essential Security Setup

  1. Enable two-factor authentication on your account
  2. Review privacy settings in your user dashboard
  3. Set document sharing preferences for new documents
  4. Configure notification preferences for security alerts
  5. Regularly review account access and active sessions

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Best Practices

Security recommendations:
  1. Use strong, unique passwords - Consider a password manager
  2. Enable all available security features - 2FA, login alerts, etc.
  3. Regularly review document sharing - Audit who has access to what
  4. Keep recovery information updated - Email and phone number
  5. Report suspicious activity - Contact security team immediately
  6. Follow your organization’s policies - Comply with institutional requirements
Questions about security? Contact our security team at security@latex-cloud-studio.com or review our detailed Security Whitepaper.