6.4. Personal actions

What can you do yourself to avoid these privacy risks? Below are possible actions:

  1. Use AI tools that have been approved within your institution, such as MS Copilot at VU.
  2. Do not enter personal data or confidential information.
  3. Read the privacy policy of the AI tool you are using.
  4. Use local or open source models when working with sensitive data.
  5. Ask yourself: "Would I also include this in an email to a stranger?"