OpenClaw Security — Your Data, Your Control

Privacy-first AI deployment. Your data, conversations, and API keys remain under your control at all times.

Data Privacy

Local deployment means your data never leaves your device.

Encrypted Storage

API keys and configuration are encrypted at rest.

Open Source

Fully auditable codebase — no black boxes.

Isolated Instances

Each instance runs in its own container.

Data Privacy

  • We collect minimal data: account email, instance metadata, and usage analytics.
  • Conversation data stays local to your instance — we never read or store it.
  • Cloud-synced data is limited to configuration and billing information.

API Key Security

  • All API keys are encrypted at rest using AES-256.
  • Keys are never logged, exported, or visible in dashboards.
  • Each key is scoped to your instance only — no cross-tenant access.

Open Source Transparency

  • OpenClaw source code is publicly available on GitHub.
  • Community-audited — anyone can review the code and report issues.
  • Security patches are released promptly and transparently.

Compliance Roadmap

  • SOC 2 Type II certification is in progress — targeted for completion in 2026.
  • GDPR-aligned data handling practices are already in place.
  • Regular third-party penetration testing is scheduled quarterly.

Deployment Security Comparison

Local

Most Private
  • Data never leaves your machine
  • Full offline capability
  • You control everything

Cloud

Convenient + Secure
  • 24/7 uptime with encrypted storage
  • Isolated container per instance
  • Automatic security updates

Enterprise

Custom
  • Deploy to your own cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Custom security policies & SSO
  • Dedicated support & SLA
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