Reduce privacy risk before submitting documents, prompts, or business information to AI services.
Minimize the information
Share only what the task needs. Replace names or identifiers when real details are unnecessary.
Review service settings
Check current data controls, retention, training settings, and protections available on your plan.
Get permission
Do not upload customer records or confidential work files without appropriate authority.
Review outputs too
AI may repeat sensitive information or make inaccurate claims about people.
Use extra care with regulated data
Follow organizational rules and applicable law for health, financial, legal, education, or employment records.
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