Advanced Data Protection Settings
Advanced Data Protection (ADP) is a privacy mode that routes your AI requests through Mistral AI, an EU-based provider that processes all data within the European Union and retains no conversation data. When ADP is off, ISMS Copilot uses Anthropic, a US-based provider that retains data for 30 days before deletion.
Provider Comparison
Feature | ADP On (Mistral) | ADP Off (Anthropic) |
|---|---|---|
Data Processing | European Union | United States |
Data Retention | Zero retention by AI processor | 30 days, then deleted |
AI Capabilities | Slightly lower performance | Full capabilities |
ADP applies to all new chats and sessions after you enable it. Existing conversations are not affected.
When to Use ADP
Enable ADP if your organization requires:
EU-only data processing for compliance (GDPR, NIS2, DORA)
Zero data retention by AI processors
Strict data residency controls
Disable ADP when you need maximum AI performance for complex tasks like multi-step risk assessments or detailed policy generation.
Consider turning ADP off temporarily for complex tasks, then re-enabling it afterward.
How to Enable or Disable ADP
Click your avatar in the top-right corner and select Settings.
In the sidebar, click Data Protection.
Toggle Advanced Data Protection on or off.
Read the confirmation overlay explaining the provider switch, then click Activate or Deactivate.
Click Save Settings to apply the change.
Switching providers affects data processing location and retention. Review your organization's compliance requirements before changing this setting.
What Happens When You Switch
Enabling ADP: Your AI provider switches from Anthropic to Mistral. All data processing moves to the EU, and the AI processor retains no conversation data. You may notice slightly less powerful responses for some tasks.
Disabling ADP: Your AI provider switches back to Anthropic. Data processing moves to the US, and conversations are retained for 30 days before deletion. You regain full AI capabilities and performance.