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Every day, a new AI tool pops up, promising to make your life easier—whether it’s speeding through written tasks or crafting eye-catching visuals. But with great power comes great responsibility (and a need for caution). Protecting your privacy while using these tools is crucial. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Scroll down for tips to stay secure while enjoying the perks of AI!
Our recommendations:
Appropriate use
When asking an AI model a question, sensitive information such as names, phone numbers, passport numbers, bank details, contract information are not needed. Avoid inputting or uploading sensitive information, as it could be unintentionally exposed and misused.
Academic integrity
AI can be a helpful tool, but should not be used to complete assignments or write papers for you. Always ensure any AI assistance is transparent and avoid over-reliance on it. For more information see the Appropriate Use of Gen-AI technologies guide.
Privacy
Before using any AI photo editor, read their privacy policy carefully. Make sure you understand how your data will be handled, stored, and possibly shared with others. Think twice before uploading personal pictures to AI tools. When you upload these photos, you might unintentionally share valuable information with the AI tool, such as your image, location data, and other metadata.
Use Official Apps
We recommend avoiding unofficial third-party apps on your phone. The developers of unofficial apps could be more interested in your data than helping you. Stick to well known companies and AI applications instead.
Strong logins
When creating user accounts for AI tools, use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication to protect access. Aim for passphrases which are at least 14 characters in length. If you are stuck for ideas, start with four or more unrelated words, for example, h@ppy-D0G-Jump.
Multi factor authentication
According to research from Google and Microsoft using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can reduce the risk of a criminal gaining control of your account by up to 99.9%.
This significant reduction occurs because MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring both your password and a second factor (like a phone or authenticator app).You may want to consider turning on MFA on your AI account if possible (as well as other personal accounts) to find out more about MFA see the Australian Cyber Security Centre guide.
Further information:
For more information on staying cyber secure, refer to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) guide and checklist. If think you’ve fallen for a scam and need assistance, visit the ACSC’s how to recover from scams website.
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