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Privacy-First Voice Recognition: How OneKey Protects Your Data

Understanding OneKey's local processing approach and why your voice data never leaves your Mac.

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Michael Rodriguez
OneKey Team

Privacy-First Voice Recognition: How OneKey Protects Your Data


In an era where data privacy is paramount, OneKey takes a fundamentally different approach to voice recognition. While most solutions send your voice data to the cloud, OneKey processes everything locally on your Mac.


The Privacy Problem with Cloud-Based Solutions


Traditional voice recognition services require sending your audio to remote servers for processing. This raises several concerns:


  • Your voice recordings are stored on company servers
  • Conversations may be reviewed by human analysts
  • Data can be subject to government requests
  • Network connectivity is required for functionality
  • Your data may be used to train commercial models

  • OneKey's Local Processing Advantage


    OneKey runs entirely on your Mac using advanced on-device machine learning models:


    No Network Required

    Basic transcription works completely offline, ensuring your data never leaves your device.


    Zero Data Collection

    OneKey doesn't collect, store, or transmit your voice recordings or transcribed text.


    Apple Silicon Optimization

    Leverages the Neural Engine in Apple Silicon Macs for efficient local processing.


    End-to-End Encryption

    Optional cloud features use end-to-end encryption where you control the keys.


    Technical Implementation


    OneKey uses:

  • Core ML models optimized for macOS
  • Apple's Speech Framework for system integration
  • Local storage with system-level encryption
  • Sandboxed app architecture for additional security

  • Optional Cloud Features


    For users who want advanced features, OneKey offers optional cloud processing with strict privacy controls:


  • Data is encrypted before leaving your device
  • Processing is stateless (no data retention)
  • You can opt-out at any time
  • Clear indicators show when cloud features are active

  • Compliance and Standards


    OneKey adheres to:

  • Apple's privacy guidelines
  • GDPR compliance for EU users
  • SOC 2 Type II security standards
  • Regular third-party security audits

  • Your privacy is not negotiable. Experience truly private voice recognition with OneKey.


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