Data Vault
Data protection and data security when using the Data Vault in meinGPT Enterprise
The DataVault is an OnPremise solution specifically developed for maximum data security and data protection in companies. All your documents and data remain completely within your own infrastructure.
How does the Data Vault work?
Key points at a glance:
- 🏠 Fully OnPremise: All documents and embeddings stay in your infrastructure
- 🔒 Encrypted Transfer: Only relevant text sections, never complete documents
- ⚡ Temporary Processing: No persistent storage in the cloud
- 🛡️ Rate-Limiting: Protection against mass queries
What happens during a search query?
User asks question
You ask a question in meinGPT that requires access to your company data.
Request to DataVault
meinGPT forwards your request encrypted to your local DataVault.
Local search in Data Vault
The DataVault searches your local vector database and finds the most relevant text sections for your query.
Minimal data selection
Only the text sections truly relevant to your question are selected - never complete documents.
Transfer back to cloud
The selected text sections are transferred back to the meinGPT cloud in encrypted form.
AI processing in the cloud
The AI temporarily processes the text sections and creates a precise answer to your question.
Response and automatic deletion
The finished answer is sent to you and all temporary data in the cloud is automatically deleted.
What stays local, what gets transferred?
✅ Stays OnPremise
- Complete documents: Your original files never leave your infrastructure
- Vector database: All embeddings are stored locally
- Access credentials: Credentials remain in local environment variables
- Metadata: Document structure and properties
🔄 Temporarily transferred (encrypted)
- Relevant text sections: Only the text parts necessary for your query
- Search context: Minimal information needed for precise answers
- No storage: Immediate deletion after processing
Security & Compliance
Enterprise-Grade Security:
- 🔐 TLS/SSL Encryption: Industry standard for all transfers
- 🎯 Minimal data transfer: Only the necessary is sent
- 📊 Complete audit trails: Tracking of all requests
- 🌍 GDPR compliant: Data remains under your control
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are my documents stored?
All your documents, embeddings, and metadata are stored exclusively OnPremise in your own infrastructure. The DataVault never stores sensitive data in the cloud.
What data is transferred to the cloud?
Only relevant text sections in response to specific search queries - never complete documents or raw data. The transfer is limited by rate limiting.
What happens in case of a cloud security incident?
Your sensitive data is protected as it never leaves your infrastructure. No documents, embeddings, or access credentials are stored in the cloud.
Is the DataVault GDPR compliant?
Yes, the DataVault supports GDPR compliance as all sensitive data remains under your complete control. Processing takes place locally in your infrastructure.
For questions about data protection, please contact our support team: support@meingpt.com