Trust & Compliance

HIPAA, GDPR & PCI-DSS SOP Documentation

How Claudia handles your data and what that means for regulated industries.

How Claudia stores your data

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100% Local

All recordings stay on your device in the browser's IndexedDB. Nothing is uploaded to Claudia's servers.

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Encrypted at Rest

Step data is encrypted using AES-256-GCM via the Web Crypto API before being written to storage.

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Sensitive Fields Redacted

Passwords, credit card numbers, and SSNs are automatically redacted before storage — never recorded.

What Claudia records

Data type Captured? Notes
Click events & element textYesButton labels, link text, element selectors
Form input valuesYesDebounced; password & sensitive fields auto-redacted
Page URLs & titlesYesStored locally only
ScreenshotsYesFull page screenshot per step; encrypted at rest
Password fieldsRedactedStored as [REDACTED] — value never captured
Credit card numbersRedactedPattern-matched and removed before storage
Social Security NumbersRedactedPattern-matched and removed before storage
Desktop keystrokes (add-on)Opt-in onlyDisabled by default; suppressed in login/payment windows
Video or audioNeverNot captured under any circumstances
Workflow data sent to serversNeverRecordings, screenshots, and exports stay on your device
License & device data sent to serversYes (minimal)License key, device ID, and non-reversible device hash for activation & abuse prevention

Built-in compliance controls

Regulatory frameworks

Claudia's workflow data (recordings, screenshots, exports) is stored 100% locally — no cloud infrastructure, no data transmission. This significantly simplifies compliance for most frameworks.

Note on payment & license data: When you purchase a license, standard e-commerce data (email, name, plan type) is processed by LemonSqueezy and mirrored to Claudia-controlled infrastructure. License activation and periodic re-validation also send a device identifier and non-reversible device fingerprint hash to enforce per-license device limits. This is separate from your workflow data, which does not leave your device.

Compatible

HIPAA SOP Documentation — Healthcare

Claudia can be used in healthcare workflows with the following conditions met:

  • A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) must be executed with your covered entity. Claudia does not execute BAAs directly as a Chrome extension.
  • Encryption at rest is provided (AES-256-GCM). Data in transit is not applicable — no workflow or recording data leaves your device. (License activation sends a device identifier and license key to Claudia's server; see note above.)
  • Audit logs track all access, export, and deletion events.
  • Users are responsible for ensuring they only record workflows they are authorized to document.
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PCI-DSS SOP Documentation — Payment Card Industry

Claudia automatically redacts payment card data:

  • Credit card numbers are detected via pattern matching and replaced with [CARD REDACTED] before storage.
  • Fields with autocomplete="cc-number", cc-csc", or similar hints are treated as sensitive and fully redacted.
  • CVV/CVC values are never stored.
  • Payment page screenshot toggle — enable in Settings to automatically skip screenshots on checkout, payment, and billing pages. Detects Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, Square, and common payment URL patterns.
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GDPR SOP Documentation — EU Data Protection

Local-only architecture is advantageous for GDPR — because no workflow data is transmitted to Claudia's servers, a data processor relationship for recording data is designed to not exist, provided recordings remain local and are not transmitted externally.

  • Explicit consent is collected before each recording session via both the side panel and popup.
  • Right to erasure: delete individual recordings or all data at once from Settings.
  • Data minimization: configurable auto-deletion (30 to 365 days). URL query parameters (tokens, API keys) are automatically stripped on export.
  • No workflow data is transmitted to Claudia's servers — a Data Processing Agreement with Claudia is not expected to be required for recording data, provided recordings remain local. (License activation involves minimal data exchange; see our privacy policy for details.)
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CCPA SOP Documentation — California Consumer Privacy

  • Consent is obtained before recording begins.
  • Users can delete individual recordings or all data at once from Settings (right to deletion).
  • Claudia does not sell or share recording data. No workflow recording data — screenshots, step content, or exports — is transmitted to Claudia's servers. (License activation involves minimal data exchange; see our privacy policy for details.) Audit logs can be exported as CSV for your records.
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GLBA SOP Documentation — Financial Services (Gramm-Leach-Bliley)

  • Encryption at rest satisfies the GLBA Safeguards Rule requirement to protect customer financial information.
  • Organizations using Claudia must include it in their written information security plan (WISP).
  • Audit logs support access control documentation requirements.
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FERPA SOP Documentation — Education

  • Explicit consent before every recording session via both the side panel and popup. Configurable auto-deletion (30 to 365 days) enforces data minimization.
  • No workflow or recording data leaves the device. (License activation sends a device identifier and license key to Claudia's server, but this is separate from any recorded workflow content.) Institution must approve use as part of their FERPA compliance program.
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SOX SOP Documentation — Sarbanes-Oxley

Claudia provides audit logging with CSV export, but SOX's 7-year tamper-evident retention requirement is difficult to guarantee with local browser storage alone.

  • Audit log CSV export is available in Settings — export regularly to meet external archival requirements.
  • Organizations should supplement with a centralized audit log archival solution for full SOX compliance.
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SOC 2 SOP Documentation — Trust Service Criteria

Claudia implements encryption, access controls, and audit logging consistent with SOC 2 principles. However, SOC 2 Type II requires an annual third-party audit of the organization's controls — not just the tool.

  • Enterprise customers should include Claudia in their own SOC 2 scope documentation.
Not Supported

FedRAMP / NIST 800-171 — US Government

FedRAMP requires an Authority to Operate (ATO) issued by a federal agency, which applies to cloud service providers — not local Chrome extensions. Claudia cannot be used for workflows involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in government contexts.

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COPPA — Children's Online Privacy

Claudia is a professional productivity tool not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has used this extension, contact us and we will promptly delete any associated data.

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ePrivacy Directive — EU Cookie Law

  • Claudia uses local browser storage (IndexedDB, chrome.storage) with explicit consent before recording. No third-party tracking cookies are set by the extension.
  • The landing page uses Google Analytics for aggregate traffic measurement. No personal data from recordings is included in analytics.

Compliance FAQ

Can Claudia be used to create HIPAA-compliant SOPs? expand_more

Yes. Claudia stores all recordings 100% locally using AES-256-GCM encryption — no workflow or recording data is uploaded to any server. (License activation sends a device identifier and license key to Claudia's server.) A consent prompt appears before every recording session. Audit logs track all access, export, and deletion events with timestamps, exportable as CSV. Healthcare teams must ensure a BAA is executed with their covered entity; Claudia is designed to avoid acting as a Business Associate for workflow recording. Users are responsible for only recording workflows they are authorized to document.

Is Claudia GDPR-compliant SOP software? expand_more

Claudia's local-only architecture removes the main GDPR risk: because no workflow data is transmitted to Claudia's servers, a Data Processing Agreement with Claudia is not expected to be required for recording data, provided recordings remain local. Explicit consent is collected before each recording session. Users can delete individual recordings or all data at once (right to erasure). Configurable auto-deletion (30 to 365 days) enforces data minimization. URL query parameters such as tokens and API keys are automatically stripped on export.

Does Claudia meet PCI-DSS requirements for SOP documentation? expand_more

Claudia automatically redacts payment card data before storage: credit card numbers are pattern-matched and replaced with [CARD REDACTED], CVV/CVC values are never stored, and fields with autocomplete="cc-number" or "cc-csc" hints are fully redacted. An optional payment page screenshot toggle skips screenshots on checkout, payment, and billing pages — detecting Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, Square, and common payment URL patterns.

Can Claudia be used for FERPA-compliant SOP documentation in schools? expand_more

Claudia is compatible with FERPA requirements: no workflow or recording data leaves the device (license activation sends a device identifier and license key to Claudia's server, but this is separate from recorded workflow content). Explicit consent is obtained before every recording session, and configurable auto-deletion (30 to 365 days) enforces data minimization. Educational institutions must approve Claudia's use as part of their FERPA compliance program.

Does Claudia support SOX audit trail requirements for SOP documentation? expand_more

Claudia provides a tamper-evident local audit log with timestamps for every session create, stop, export, and delete event, exportable as CSV. However, SOX's 7-year retention requirement is difficult to guarantee with local browser storage alone. Organizations should export audit logs regularly and supplement with a centralized archival solution for full SOX compliance.

What compliance frameworks does Claudia support for SOP creation? expand_more

Claudia is compatible with HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, FERPA, and ePrivacy requirements. It is partially compatible with SOX and SOC 2. It does not support FedRAMP/NIST 800-171 for government CUI workflows.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Compliance depends on how your organization uses Claudia within its broader compliance program. Consult your compliance team or legal counsel to evaluate how Claudia fits within your organization's specific regulatory obligations.

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