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# Privacy and Confidentiality
## **What data does Cogram process and store?**
* When you use Cogram in a meeting, the meeting audio is temporarily stored by Cogram for transcription.
* No audio recording is stored after transcription completes.
* No video recording is stored.
Cogram's meeting transcript is used to create a meeting summary, bullet-point notes, and a list of action items. Transcripts and meeting notes are stored after meetings.
Optionally, organizations can configure Cogram so that no transcripts are stored after notes and summaries are generated. To do so, reach out to .
## **Who can view Cogram's meeting notes?**
* By default, Cogram's meeting notes are only visible to the Cogram user that invited Cogram to the meeting.
* Notes are never automatically shared with meeting participants or anyone else.
## **Should I obtain consent from meeting participants when using Cogram?**
Yes. Even though Cogram stores no audio or video after transcription, you're responsible for getting participants' consent before using it.
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**You can use the following overview to describe what Cogram does:**
Cogram is a software application that transcribes, summarizes, and takes notes in meetings. No audio or video recordings are stored after a meeting.
{% endhint %}
Alternatively, Cogram's [Meeting Privacy](https://www.cogram.com/meeting-privacy) page provides a good overview.
## **Can I customize data retention?**
Yes. Please reach out to to configure a custom data retention timeline for your account.
## **What security measures does Cogram take?**
For a detailed overview of Cogram's security measures please visit Cogram's [Security Overview](https://www.cogram.com/security).
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