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Data Privacy with OpenAI API
Hi Community We are creating application for pharma client using openai apis. Client data is highly confidential, and data privacy is big concern. As per openai policies, openai do not uses data for training if we are using APIs. Can someone confirm if this is correct? More on community.openai.com
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OpenAI’s privacy policy is solid. I think the criticism is a little bit overrated!
Companies lie. Often. So I think the hesitation comes from the amount of time we've all been burned by these lofty promises. Trusting anyone with your data is a fools errand even if they promise point blank not to use it. They can change this policy at whim, why would they not respect it at whim? Clarity I like OpenAI and hope they adhere to these guidelines they set for themselves. They don't have to disclose anything that would contradict them, so I'm not holding my breath. More on reddit.com
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ChatGPT/OpenAI privacy policy
You can use a self-hosted LLM, like ollama. Everything stays local to your system. More on reddit.com
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OPENAI API - Data privacy for organizations Clarification
When using the OpenAI API, especially for applications that involve sensitive information, it's important to consider the following points regarding data privacy: Data Handling: OpenAI has policies in place regarding data usage and retention. It's crucial to review their documentation to understand how they handle the data you send through the API. Sensitive Information: If your knowledge base includes sensitive information, such as emails or personal data, you should ensure that this data is not sent to the API unless you are confident in the security measures in place. Data Security Practices: Implement best practices for data security, such as anonymizing sensitive information before sending it to the API or using encryption. Compliance: Ensure that your use of the API complies with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) that apply to your organization. Consult OpenAI's Documentation: For specific details on data privacy and security measures, refer to OpenAI's official documentation and privacy policy. For more information, you can check the OpenAI API documentation directly. More on reddit.com
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Am I required to have a privacy policy if I use OpenAI business services?
While OpenAI’s terms don’t directly require you to publish a privacy policy, other obligations likely do. The OpenAI Service Agreement requires your business to obtain and maintain all necessary consents for providing services. Fulfilling this requirement means you are responsible for making the disclosures needed to obtain that consent, which is typically done through a clear, accessible privacy policy. In addition, many data protection laws require businesses to publish a privacy policy and clearly explain their data practices.
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OpenAI ChatGPT privacy policy: requirements for business services
Who does OpenAI share our business data with?
OpenAI may share data with three main groups: Third-party sub-processors that provide services like cloud infrastructure and customer support Law enforcement authorities if there is a legally binding request OpenAI affiliate companies for technical and operational support
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OpenAI ChatGPT privacy policy: requirements for business services
Does OpenAI collect personal data from my business?
OpenAI may receive personal data from your business, such as employee or customer information, when you use ChatGPT Team, Enterprise, or the API. This data may be shared during account setup, in chat messages, through integrations with other tools, or via API calls. OpenAI processes this data on your behalf under the terms of the Services Agreement and DPA.
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OpenAI ChatGPT privacy policy: requirements for business services
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Enterprise privacy at OpenAI | OpenAI
As between you and OpenAI: you retain all rights to the inputs you provide to our services and you own any output you rightfully receive from our services to the extent permitted by law.
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California privacy rights reporting | OpenAI
November 7, 2025 - Individuals may also exercise their privacy rights by emailing [email protected]. Below is information on the requests received, completed, and denied from all users globally between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. *Requests Denied: Requests may be denied due to factors such as the inability to verify the account. ... Privacy Policy⁠, OpenAI does not sell our users’ personal information and does not process sensitive personal information for the purposes of inferring characteristics about a consumer.
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Ensuring Privacy and Data Safety with OpenAI | by Michael Shapiro MD MSc | Medium
March 30, 2025 - Comprehensive guide on OpenAI’s chatGPT and API data privacy & safety: encryption, data retention, compliance & risk mitigation.
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Common Sense
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Common Sense Privacy Standard Privacy Report for ChatGPT
January 26, 2024 - The terms say ChatGPT may automatically collect personal information and usage information about a user's use of the services, such as the types of content that they view or engage with, the features they use and the actions they take. The terms say OpenAI may use the data users provide to ...
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I have read the OpenAI privacy policy. Here is what you need to know… | by David Mosyan | Medium
May 3, 2023 - In summary personal information is used, the questions are used to collect more information, unwanted content is filtered, and other security mechanism. However, keep in mind that the privacy is not guaranteed.
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OpenAI, D.B.A. Summerlight Technologies Ltd (“OpenAI”, "we", “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy · and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how we collect and use personal information about you leading
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Strengthening ChatGPT’s responses in sensitive conversations | OpenAI
October 31, 2025 - Validate our approach - we review our definitions and policies with external mental health and safety experts.
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Usercentrics
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OpenAI ChatGPT privacy policy: requirements for business services
August 22, 2025 - Businesses may permit or instruct OpenAI to process customer data in de-identified, anonymized, or aggregated form, subject to US privacy laws. Organizational data, company name, industry type, or internal policies are not by themselves ordinarily ...
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OpenAI, ChatGPT & Sora Privacy Settings | OpenAI
OpenAI’s products, like ChatGPT, Atlas, and Sora, put you in control of your privacy, with features like temporary chats, memory controls, app permissions, secure browsing, and strong security protections.
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Security & privacy commitments
OpenAI supports our customers’ compliance with privacy laws, including the GDPR and CCPA, and offers a Data Processing Addendum for customers.
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Data Privacy with OpenAI API - API - OpenAI Developer Community
September 3, 2024 - Hi Community We are creating application for pharma client using openai apis. Client data is highly confidential, and data privacy is big concern. As per openai policies, openai do not uses data for training if we are u…
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CookieYes
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AI Privacy Policy: Can AI Meet Legal Standards?
June 2, 2025 - Any personal data collected during your interaction with the AI tool may be used by its system to generate sensitive information, which may result in privacy violations. ... OpenAI collects a wide range of personal information through ChatGPT, ...
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PIRG
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Your ChatGPT privacy questions answered
October 24, 2025 - An ongoing court case has complicated OpenAI’s deletion policy. A judge has required OpenAI to maintain all chat data, even if a user has requested deletion. In one way, this is standard operating procedure for an ongoing court case – you don’t want the accused party to be deleting anything that could end up being evidence. On the other hand, this will potentially require OpenAI to backtrack on its privacy ...
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Privacy policy - June 2023 | OpenAI
June 23, 2023 - This is an archived page of our June 2023 privacy policy. ... We at OpenAI OpCo, LLC (together with our affiliates, “OpenAI”, “we”, “our” or “us”) respect your privacy and are strongly committed to keeping secure any information we obtain from you or about you.
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Microsoft Learn
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Data, privacy, and security for Azure OpenAI Service
To learn more about Microsoft's privacy and security commitments see the Microsoft Trust Center. Code of conduct for Azure OpenAI Service integrations
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r/privacy on Reddit: ChatGPT/OpenAI privacy policy
October 17, 2024 -

ChatGPT privacy policy

I've gone through the latest chatgpt privacy update. I read the whole policy. It's nice to know that we are able to opt out our data from training in account settings. I immediately did that.

So from what I understand they collect personally identifiable information, prompt data and the responses. They supposedly use this for business, legal, training and fraud detection purposes.

When we request data deletion or delete our entire account , they mention in the policy Not Everything is deleted. Some data is perpetually maintained for legal purposes.

What i couldn't gather from the policy are these questions. So it would be helpful if anyone can pitch in their thoughts regarding these...

  1. What data is perpetually maintained post deletion

  2. What's the best strategy to give openai as little data as possible, like opening an account in EU by spoofing location for better data rights ?

  3. After a session, does prompting "Delete your memory now" help in any way ?

  4. I know data with nda shouldn't be shared with chatgpt, but is there other ways to share data with prompts that'll help with sensitive data handling

  5. Any alternative GPT's that perform better at privacy?