Beginner level · Module 5: AI Ethics and Responsible Use · Lesson 2 of 3
Privacy and Data Protection with AI Tools
Protect personal and confidential information when using AI tools.
In this lesson you will
- Identify information that must not be shared with AI tools
- Check how an AI tool uses submitted data
Key concepts
personal dataconfidential informationdata use policiesapproved tools
The lesson
Information typed into AI tools may be stored and, depending on the provider and settings, used to improve their systems. Read the tool's data use policy and settings.
Never share personal data (beneficiary lists, patient details, ID numbers) or confidential information (contracts, passwords, internal reports) with tools your organisation has not approved for such data.
Remove names and identifying details before asking for help with a task, or use approved tools with appropriate agreements.
Step by step
- Read the data use policy of one AI tool.
- List information types that must not be shared.
- Anonymise a sample document before using AI.
- Write privacy rules for staff.
Practice activity
Write the privacy section of the AI Use Guide.
Expected result: Clear privacy rules with examples of what never to share.
Check your understanding
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Why read an AI tool's data use policy?
Show answer
To know whether submitted information is stored or used for training.
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How can you get AI help with a document containing personal data?
Show answer
Remove identifying details first, or use an approved tool.
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