Procurement
AI Vendor Subprocessor Chains and Third-Party Exposure
Enterprises inheriting hidden vendor chains when deploying AI-powered SaaS.
Tomáš Červenka
· 10 min read
Enterprises inheriting hidden vendor chains when deploying AI-powered SaaS.
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Public AI tools store sensitive source material where courts can compel its disclosure.
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RAG systems leak data across tenants by design, not accident.
Model training on customer data requires explicit authorization, not silence in your contract.
Commercial AI tools retain user data by design.
SOC 2 Type II reports miss critical AI-specific risks like model drift and agentic behavior.