6 Things You Should Never Share with ChatGPT (Protect Your Privacy)
ChatGPT is fast, smart, and helpful. But don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s your personal vault.
Every time you type something, it could potentially be reviewed, stored, or used to train future AI models.
If you care about your personal privacy — or your company’s data — here are 6 things you should absolutely never share with ChatGPT. Period.
1. Login Credentials and Passwords
No matter how convenient it seems, never enter your passwords or login information into ChatGPT.
It’s not built to store or protect that kind of data.
2. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Your full name, address, phone number, passport ID… anything that could identify you personally should be kept out of AI chats.
It’s just not worth the risk.
3. Financial Information
Bank account details, credit card numbers, crypto wallet keys — huge no-no.
If those leak, the consequences are real and immediate.
4. Private Company Data
Don’t share internal documents, proprietary strategies, or unreleased code.
Companies like Apple and Samsung have banned internal use of AI for exactly this reason.
5. Personal Health Information
ChatGPT is not a doctor.
Avoid sharing lab results, medical records, or anything related to your health.
That kind of data is private for a reason.
6. Other People’s Private Info
Whether it’s a client, friend, or coworker — never type in someone else’s personal information, even as an example.
You could be violating privacy laws without knowing it.
Tips
If you wouldn’t post it publicly, don’t share it with ChatGPT.
Use the tool smartly, not blindly.
Turn Off Chat History
Want to be extra careful? Go to your ChatGPT settings and disable chat history.
This way, your conversations aren’t stored or used to improve future models.
FAQ: What You Should Know Before Using ChatGPT
1. Does ChatGPT store my conversations?
Yes, by default. But you can turn off history to stop data from being saved or used for training.
2. Is it dangerous to share personal data with ChatGPT?
It can be. While OpenAI has strong policies, any shared data can be exposed in case of a breach.
3. Are my chats permanently saved?
Not permanently. They may be stored temporarily (up to 30 days) for moderation unless you delete them manually.
4. Can I use ChatGPT for work-related tasks?
Yes, but carefully. Avoid sharing anything sensitive unless you’re using a private/enterprise version of the tool.
