What are the privacy and security policies for ChatGPT?

Subject: 
What are the privacy and security policies for ChatGPT?


Environment:
Fresno State University, ChatGPT, OpenAi


Article Summary:
Security and Privacy questions regarding ChatGPT


Resolution: 
For current guidelines and polices regarding ChartGPT privacy and security polices please visit https://technology.fresnostate.edu/ai/chatgpt/ai-guidelines.html




Does ChatGPT Edu include internet search capabilities?

Yes, ChatGPT Edu includes web search, allowing users to access and retrieve up-to-date information from the internet to enhance their queries and research.

What governance and ethical guidelines are in place to ensure responsible use of ChatGPT?

Existing CSU policies on privacy and responsible use have been/are being refined to reflect the use of AI. Ethical frameworks and usage guidelines have been drafted and will be made available for campuses to serve as a ready foundation for any campuses that do not already have their own frameworks and guidelines already developed. The CSU’s GenAI Committee, comprised of key stakeholders and leaders, including representatives from the CSU’s Faculty Senate, will develop and provide the ongoing guidance for AI in the CSU.

How is the CSU’s data that is used when CSU community members use ChatGPT being protected?

OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu agreement is tailored specifically for the CSU system to provide advanced AI capabilities for all employees and students while protecting CSU data. OpenAI does not use CSU workspace data to train its large language models. Additionally, the CSU ChatGPT Edu plan includes enterprise commercial data protection features like SAML Single Sign-On (SSO), domain verification, custom data retention windows, SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, and data encryption at rest and in transit. 

How will the use of ChatGPT be monitored and violations enforced according to CSU policies?

The CSU has a policy on responsible use of technology resources, as well as existing standards on student conduct and defined student conduct process for addressing issues that may arise. The CSU will continue to update policies, procedures and guidelines as necessary to enable the safety of our community.

Does the CSU monitor users’ usage within the platform?

Individual user interactions and conversations with ChatGPT are not monitored. The CSU will only collect basic use statistics to understand the extent of adoption. 

Will my information be used to train AI models?

No. The CSU’s agreement with OpenAI includes language that ensures your ChatGPT interactions and data are not used to train their underlying large language models or improve their services.

How does OpenAI ensure data privacy and security for educational institutions?

One of the benefits of an enterprise agreement is that OpenAI commits to data privacy and security by ensuring that conversations and data are not used to train their models. The Edu plan includes commercial data protection features like SAML SSO, domain verification, custom data retention windows, SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, and data encryption at rest and in transit.


Additional Information:

Need additional information or assistance? Please see the following web portal dedicated to ChatGPT EDU or Contact the Technology Service Desk at (559) 278-5000.


TAGS: ChatGPT, AI, openAI, Security and Privacy.