ChatGPT Security: Privacy risks & Data Protection basics

Name: ChatGPT Security: Privacy risks & Data Protection basics
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ChatGPT Security Training: Best Confidentiality, Privacy, and Data Protection Practices for AI users

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Created byTristan Roth

Last updated 11/2025

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What you'll learn

Discover ChatGPT new privacy features.
Apply security best practices to your professional use of ChatGPT and similar AI tools.
Learn privacy techniques to get results with ChatGPT without compromising sensitive company data.
Safely use ChatGPT plugins to reduce data security risks.
Understand when to reach out to your company IT security regarding AI tools use.
Obtain a certificate showing to security auditors that your organisation trains employees on security risks of AI.

Course content

4 sections • 16 lectures • 49m total length

Course introduction0:50
Awareness introduction on the need to preserve privacy when interacting with ChatGPT.
Course structure: the mandatory version, and the optional part1:26
Navigate the course freely based on whether you're familiar with these techniques or not.

ChatGPT confidentiality risks: 4 concrete examples3:13
Better to know what are are talking about! This is why I gave you 4 concrete risks that could materialize regarding chatgpt (or any other LLM) and confidentiality risks. I hope it helps you having a clearer understanding!
Good practices to protect your data when using ChatGPT4:17
Practice anonymization and minimization to protect data when using ChatGPT, including removing personal info, rephrasing sensitive details, and using examples. Maintain a secure environment with updated devices and two-factor authentication.
Applying Good practices to Real-Life Business Situations7:19
This video has been produced with the help of AI. I hope you appreciate the transparency. Not everybody liked this choice, so I ensured it was the only video of the course involving an AI. All other videos of the course, as of June 2024, are now narrated by a human being, that is to say, me.
Case studies quizz: ChatGPT in work situations
Temporary chats for privacy (June 2025 major update: read lecture description!)2:16
June 2025 UPDATE: As per a recent legal court oder, ChatGPT is now requested by law to retain data indefinitely, EVEN temporary chats! That's a big deal for privacy. OpenAI article: https://openai.com/index/response-to-nyt-data-demands/
Expert analysis: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cspenn_ai-generativeai-genai-activity-7336735896467070977-zaD_
May 2024 UPDATE: the "turn off chat history" feature has been replaced by "Temporary chats". Please find more information here: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8914046-temporary-chat-faq
ChatGPT now has memory. What does it mean?2:40
ChatGPT now has memory. I explain what it means, what's the difference with temporary chats, how to change settings to protect your information.
Recap Quiz: Understanding ChatGPT Confidentiality Risks
Short version course conclusion1:46
Highlight privacy risks of using ChatGPT and describe practical protections like anonymization, minimization, and temporary chats that prevent data from being used for training.

Google Drive and OneDrive Integrations: Risks? What to do?6:21
On 22/05/2024, ChatGPT released a new feature, i.e. granting access to Drive files (Google, OneDrive). We cover the security issues around it, and what can be done.
Concrete Example 1: Sharing a contract with ChatGPT1:50
Before sharing a contract with ChatGPT, check your company rules and learn to mask personal details, use placeholders, and provide ranges for financial figures.
Concrete Example 2: Responding to an email safely with ChatGPT1:29
Generalize project data and remove sensitive information before sharing emails with ChatGPT. Ensure privacy by removing personal and confidential details while enabling language improvements.
Concrete Example 3: Aggregating data and avoid oversharing in business reports1:40
Learn how to aggregate data in business reports for ChatGPT analysis while avoiding oversharing by generalizing sales figures, computing departmental averages, and discussing broad project objectives to protect privacy.
AI Chrome Extensions: Safety Tips4:12
Consult your IT security department before installing AI chrome extensions to verify security. Check the privacy policy and developer website, and review permissions to minimize data exposure.
Using ChatGPT's voice mode: is it secure?3:20
Does OpenAI train their model on their voice when you actually talk with ChatGPT?
ChatGPT Atlas browser: what you need to know about security6:10
ChatGPT Atlas can now do things for you. Shall you trust it though? Is it secure? What are the security and privacy risks? Security overview of ChatGPT Atlas!
Final quiz: Applying Data Protection Techniques with AI

Requirements

Using ChatGPT as part of your work. You will learn to use it more securely, so be sure to have an account and have already played with it.
Working for a company. This course has been conceived for the use of ChatGPT in a work environment.

Description

Learn Safe & Confidential Use of ChatGPT in Business

ChatGPT has revolutionized AI communication, but ensuring its secure use in the professional world presents unique challenges. This course is your guide to use ChatGPT securely, without compromising the confidentiality of company's data.

Disclaimer: You won't become a ChatGPT expert. Many other courses deal with it, that's not the purpose of this course. You'll however have a good understanding of the checks to perform to protect data when using ChatGPT.

Why This Course?

Exclusive Focus on ChatGPT: The only course that dives deep into the privacy and confidentiality aspects of ChatGPT, an AI tool transforming business communication. It also covers the security risks of ChatGPT Atlas, the AI browser by OpenAI.
Practical Insights: Benefit from real-life case studies highlighting AI tools' confidentiality risks in business scenarios.
Tailored Content: Designed specifically for company employees and executives seeking actionable strategies.
Broad Applicability: While centered on ChatGPT, the principles taught are crucial for interacting with various AI platforms.

Course Highlights:

Understanding the potential confidentiality risks of using ChatGPT.
Best practices for data privacy, including anonymization and data minimization.
Effective ChatGPT plugin management and essential security measures.
Actionable strategies to safely interact with AI platforms, ensuring maximum value extraction without data compromise.

Fast & Efficient Learning: Grasp everything you need in just one hour. Time-effective, packed with value, and geared to provide you with actionable insights.

Who should buy this course? Since this awareness course is for employees to protect company information, we suggest companies offering this course to their employees. If you're an individual willing to follow this course, we encourage you to request your employer to pay for this course.

Very important: this course is as good as the feedback it gets.. I encourage you to provide an actionable and honest feedback.

95% of people who follow this course don't give any kind of actionable feedback. Don't be like them.

I don't mind if you don't give the best rating.

But I mind if you thought it could have been better but didn't share it with me. Every occasion to improve shall be taken and you can play a role in it.

You followed the course and liked it? Let me know why you liked it.

You didn't like some parts of it or think I need to improve the scripts, the voice, the tone, the pace, the visuals, the examples, the quizzes? Don't keep it for you!

Leaving an actual written review and telling me what shall become better is the only way to make this course better. Not just 5-stars review because they're not enough feedback to understand what could have been better. Thanks a lot for considering it!

Take care, Tristan

Who this course is for:

Employees using ChatGPT in their company, but need a security training to demonstrate they can use AI tools securely.
Security officers who need to understand the risks of ChatGPT
Individuals caring about their privacy when using ChatGPT
Managers who want to get the team more productive but without compromising security

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Course presentation2 lectures • 2min

SHORT VERSION: ChatGPT, Data Risks and Good Practices6 lectures • 22min

OPTIONAL: How to protect your data when using ChatGPT7 lectures • 25min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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