Glossary

Secure translation

Secure translation is the process of translating content within protected environments that safeguard sensitive data, intellectual property and personal information. It ensures linguistic accuracy while maintaining strict compliance with data privacy and security standards.

Description

Secure translation is essential for organizations handling confidential information – from legal contracts and financial reports to healthcare data and government documentation. Unlike consumer-grade translation tools, secure translation environments apply enterprise-level encryption, access control and compliance protocols. They ensure that no text, metadata or translation memory is exposed to external systems or used to train public models.

RWS delivers secure translation through Language Weaver, Trados and managed workflows within its ISO-certified infrastructure. Data remains encrypted in transit and at rest, user access is authenticated and processing occurs entirely within approved data centers or on-premise deployments. Whether hosted on-premise, in the cloud or as a hybrid solution, our platforms are designed for one goal: to protect what you translate.

Example use cases

  • Legal: Translate contracts and filings securely for regulated industries.
  • Life sciences: Handle patient data and clinical information under compliance standards.
  • Government: Support translation of classified or sensitive public-sector materials.
  • Corporate: Protect intellectual property in product, R&D and HR communications.
  • AI: Deploy MT engines with strict data governance and no data leakage.

Key benefits

Confidentiality
Protects sensitive content and user data at every stage.
Compliance
Meets ISO 27001 and other global security standards.
Integrity
Maintains full control of data, users and translation memories.
Scalability
Supports enterprise-wide secure workflows across multiple languages.
Scalability
Builds confidence among clients, regulators and internal stakeholders.

RWS perspective

At RWS, secure translation means translating with confidence – powered by technology that respects privacy, protects data and scales globally.

Through Language Weaver, organizations can deploy AI translation within encrypted environments, ensuring data never leaves their control. Combined with Trados and managed workflows, RWS enables a fully secure translation supply chain – from content creation to publication. RWS holds multiple ISO and industry certifications, reinforcing our commitment to information security, business continuity and responsible AI.