Generative AI tools can speed up drafting and analysis—but they can also leak sensitive data if employees paste customer information, credentials, or unreleased financials into third-party services. A short acceptable use policy reduces risk without blocking productivity.
What to Define
Approved tools: Which vendors and accounts are allowed for work use.
Prohibited data: Customer PII, health information, passwords, source code, and unreleased financials.
Human review: When AI output must be reviewed before sending to clients or regulators.
Reporting: How to report mistakes or suspected data exposure.
Technical Guardrails
Pair policy with security controls: MFA, data loss prevention where available, and least-privilege access to sensitive repositories. If you use Microsoft 365, align AI features with your identity and data governance settings.
Training
Short, recurring reminders work better than a one-time PDF. Use realistic examples: “Do not summarize this contract in a public chatbot,” “Do not paste ticket numbers or patient IDs.”
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