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AI-Powered Data Privacy Matrix

The AI-Powered Data Privacy Matrix™ helps you understand what data is safe to input into AI systems. It categorises AI systems based on their privacy features and sorts data types by sensitivity. This is important for making better decisions while staying compliant with legal and ethical standards.

As AI tools become more common in business, protecting sensitive data is critical. The matrix gives you a simple, clear path to follow, so you can manage your data with confidence.

Why This Matters

When you use AI tools—like chatbots or virtual assistants—you’re sharing different types of data. Some of this data could be personal, private, or legally protected. If you don’t understand the risks, you could face data breaches, legal issues, and a loss of trust.

The AI-Powered Data Privacy Matrix™ helps you:

Understanding AI Systems and Data Types

Types of AI Systems:

The matrix divides AI systems into two main categories:

Private AI Isn’t Always the Same:

Even within Private AI, there are differences:

Types of Data:

Understanding Data Categories

We’ve simplified data into three categories:

1. Sensitive and Confidential Data

2. Public and Non-Sensitive Data

3. Prohibited or Illegal Content

Using the AI-Powered Data Privacy Matrix™

Here’s how to use the matrix to decide if it’s safe to share data with AI:

  1. Identify the AI System: Determine if the AI is a Private AI or Non-Private AI.
    • Check your organisation’s AI policy for approved systems.
    • Review the AI provider’s privacy policy.
    • Check if the AI uses data for training. For example, when logged into AI-Powered ChatGPT, it shows that data isn’t used for training models.
  2. Classify Your Data: Identify which data type you’re dealing with.
  3. Consult the Matrix: Use the matrix to decide if it’s safe to share that data.

Example:

You want to use a free AI chatbot to analyse a confidential business proposal. Here’s how the matrix applies:

Matrix Guidance: The matrix advises against sharing confidential data with non-private AI due to risks of data misuse or unauthorised access.

The AI-Powered Data Privacy Matrix™

Other Factors to Consider

The matrix is helpful, but there are other things to keep in mind:

Conclusion

The AI-Powered Data Privacy Matrix™ helps you make informed decisions about sharing data with AI systems. By understanding the type of AI you’re using and the data involved, you can stay secure, compliant, and ethical in your AI use.

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