Legal DocumentLast Updated: January 2025

Healthcare & Legal Professionals Guide

Complete compliance guide for healthcare and legal professionals. No BAA required, attorney-client privilege protected.

Zero-Knowledge Architecture: Your data never leaves your browser

PurePDF for Healthcare & Legal Professionals

The Only PDF Solution with True Zero-Knowledge Architecture

Why PurePDF is Different

Traditional PDF services upload your files to their servers. This creates massive liability and compliance issues for professionals handling sensitive information. PurePDF is fundamentally different—your files never leave your device.

This isn't marketing speak. It's our core architecture.

For Healthcare Organizations

HIPAA Compliance Without the Complexity

#### ✅ No Business Associate Agreement (BAA) Required Unlike every other PDF service, PurePDF doesn't require a BAA because we cannot access Protected Health Information (PHI). Your medical records, patient files, and clinical documents are processed entirely in your browser.

#### How This Benefits You: - Zero PHI Exposure Risk: Impossible for data breaches to expose patient information - No HIPAA Audits: We're not part of your HIPAA compliance scope - Instant Implementation: No legal review or BAA negotiation needed - No Vendor Risk Assessment: We can't access data, so there's no risk to assess

Perfect for:

- Hospitals & Health Systems - Patient discharge summaries - Medical records management - Insurance documentation - Clinical trial documents

- Medical Practices - Patient intake forms - Prescription records - Lab results - Referral documents

- Mental Health Providers - Psychotherapy notes - Treatment plans - Confidential assessments

- Medical Billing Companies - EOBs and claims - Prior authorizations - Payment records

Security Features Healthcare Loves:

- No audit trail of document contents (we can't see them) - No retention of medical information - No third-party access to PHI - Complete HIPAA § 164.312(a)(1) compliance - Zero risk of unauthorized PHI disclosure

Case Study: Regional Hospital System

> "We process 10,000+ PDFs monthly containing PHI. With PurePDF, we eliminated the need for BAAs, reduced our vendor risk profile, and saved $50,000 annually in compliance costs. Most importantly, we have zero concern about patient data exposure." > > *- HIPAA Compliance Officer, 500-bed Hospital System*

For Legal Professionals

Attorney-Client Privilege Protected by Design

#### ⚖️ Absolute Confidentiality PurePDF cannot access, store, or view your legal documents. This means: - No Subpoena Risk: We can't produce documents we don't have - No Discovery Exposure: Nothing to discover in our systems - No Privilege Waiver: Third-party doctrine doesn't apply - No Ethical Violations: Meets ABA Model Rule 1.6 requirements

Perfect for:

- Law Firms (All Sizes) - Confidential settlements - Privileged communications - Case files and evidence - Client contracts

- Corporate Legal Departments - M&A documents - Intellectual property - Compliance records - Internal investigations

- Government Attorneys - Classified documents (check your policies) - Sensitive investigations - Sealed court records

- Solo Practitioners - Client files - Court filings - Billing statements - Trust account records

Features Legal Professionals Require:

- Court-admissible processing (no third-party handling) - Maintains document integrity - No metadata exposure to third parties - Chain of custody preserved (never leaves your control) - Suitable for documents under protective order

Case Study: AmLaw 200 Firm

> "We handle extremely sensitive M&A documents and litigation files. PurePDF is the only PDF service our security team approved because documents never leave our control. It's not just convenient—it's the only option that meets our confidentiality obligations." > > *- Chief Information Security Officer, 300+ Attorney Firm*

Technical Verification

How to Verify Our Claims

We encourage IT departments to verify our zero-knowledge architecture:

  • Network Analysis: Monitor network traffic while processing PDFs

- You'll see: Small requests for usage tracking (operation type, file size) - You won't see: Any document uploads or content transmission

  • Browser Developer Tools: Open Chrome DevTools > Network tab

- Process a PDF - Verify no file uploads occur - Only see API calls for authentication and usage metrics

  • File Size Test: Process a 50MB PDF

- Network traffic remains under 1KB - Proves file isn't uploaded

Third-Party Validation

- WebAssembly Verified ✓ - Client-Side Processing Confirmed ✓ - Zero Server Upload Architecture ✓

Compliance Advantages

Healthcare Compliance

| Requirement | Traditional Services | PurePDF | |------------|---------------------|----------| | BAA Required | Yes ✗ | No ✓ | | PHI Exposure Risk | High ✗ | Zero ✓ | | Breach Notification | Required ✗ | N/A ✓ | | HIPAA Audit Scope | Included ✗ | Excluded ✓ | | Vendor Assessment | Complex ✗ | Simple ✓ |

Legal Compliance

| Concern | Traditional Services | PurePDF | |---------|---------------------|----------| | Privilege Risk | Yes ✗ | No ✓ | | Subpoena Exposure | Yes ✗ | No ✓ | | Ethics Compliance | Complex ✗ | Clear ✓ | | Client Consent | Required ✗ | Not Needed ✓ | | Data Residency | Issue ✗ | N/A ✓ |

Pricing for Professional Use

Pro Plan ($7.99/month)

- Unlimited operations - 100MB file size - Perfect for small practices - No per-seat pricing

Business Plan ($19.99/month)

- Everything in Pro - 500MB file size - Priority support - API access (coming soon) - Perfect for departments

Enterprise (Custom)

- Volume licensing - Custom contracts - SLA guarantees - Dedicated support - Contact: enterprise@cleanpdf.app

Implementation Guide

For IT Departments

#### Quick Deployment (5 Minutes)

  • No software installation required

  • No firewall changes needed

  • No BAA negotiation

  • No security review (documents stay local)

  • Just visit cleanpdf.app and start

#### Integration Options - Browser-Based: Works on any device with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge - No Plugins: Pure web technology - Mobile Ready: Works on tablets and phones - API Coming: For workflow automation (Q2 2025)

For Compliance Officers

#### Checklist for Approval - [ ] Verify no PHI/confidential data upload ✓ - [ ] Confirm client-side processing ✓ - [ ] Review privacy policy ✓ - [ ] Test with non-sensitive document ✓ - [ ] No BAA required ✓ - [ ] Add to approved vendor list ✓

Frequently Asked Questions

Healthcare FAQs

Q: Do we need a BAA? A: No. PurePDF never accesses PHI, so HIPAA doesn't require a BAA.

Q: Can this handle medical imaging PDFs? A: Yes, up to 500MB with Business plan. Images never leave your device.

Q: Is this suitable for mental health notes? A: Absolutely. Psychotherapy notes receive the same zero-knowledge protection.

Q: What about audit trails? A: We track usage (operation count) not content. Your EMR system maintains document audit trails.

Legal FAQs

Q: Is attorney-client privilege preserved? A: Yes. Documents never leave your control, maintaining privilege completely.

Q: Can you be subpoenaed for our documents? A: We can be subpoenaed, but we have no documents to produce.

Q: Does this meet ethical obligations? A: Yes. Meets ABA Model Rule 1.6 for competent confidentiality protection.

Q: Is this suitable for government classified documents? A: Check your specific policies, but technically, documents never leave your control.

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- 2-day free trial of all features - No credit card required - Process sensitive documents with confidence - Cancel anytime

Contact Our Professional Services Team

Healthcare Questions: healthcare@cleanpdf.app Legal Questions: legal@cleanpdf.app Enterprise Sales: enterprise@cleanpdf.app Security Verification: security@cleanpdf.app

Our Guarantee

If PurePDF doesn't meet your compliance requirements, we'll refund your payment in full within the first 30 days. No questions asked.

But we're confident: once your compliance team verifies that documents never leave your device, PurePDF will become your organization's standard PDF solution.

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