Notion AI and Privacy Concerns
Our world is digital and there’s no turning back. With this, AI has quickly become every tech company’s best friend. But with AI comes a major question we all should be asking: What happens to my data?
If you’re using Notion AI, or thinking about it, I wanted to outline some safeguards Notion has in place to keep our information safe.
Spoiler: Notion does a lot to keep your data safe.
Let’s get right into how Notion keeps your data secure.
What Does Notion Do to Keep Your Data Safe?
If you’re reading this, chances are you know how great AI is in the right hands. The problem is that a lot of systems collect your data, use it to improve the AI, and, in some cases, even share it with other companies.
Doesn’t leave you with a cozy feeling, does it?
It’s your personal information, and you shouldn’t have to give up privacy just to use a cool tool.
Luckily for us, the coolest tool in every school does AI differently.
The Closed-Loop System
Notion AI uses what’s called a “Closed-Loop System”. A closed-loop system acts like a safety deposit box for your information. You data is in the bank with everyone else’s, always encrypted, and only you have the key to open that box.
Even when Notion works with subprocessors (third-party companies that help process data and requests), there are strict policies in place so that your data is handle with the same privacy standards. On top of that, Notion AI explicitly does not use your data to train AI models. This means your personal info isn’t floating around waiting to be used to improve the system.
Simply put, your data stays in one place. Where you put it.
What About Other AI Privacy Concerns?
We’re off to a great start, but there are some other common concerns we haven’t talked about yet.
Here are the top 3 concerns people have with Notion AI:
- Is my data being shared with other uses?We’ve all seen stories about AI leaking information it wasn’t supposed to have (looking at you Snapchat), either intentionally or by mistake. With Notion AI, the closed-loop system completely separates your workspace from everyone else’s. There are no connections to other users.
- Can AI read everything in my workspace?One common concern is if Notion AI is able to “see” everything you saved in Notion. To be able to generate content, Notion AI is able to access only pages you have permissions of in Notion. It waits until you ask for specific information and does not sift around your workspace.
- What happens if there’s a data breech?Even the most secure systems are vulnerable to attacks and data loss. To address this concern, Notion employs strong security measures to prevent unauthorized access. Among these include regular penetration testing, ongoing monitoring, and potential breach response protocols, which includes alerting users.
Your Data, Your Control
Whether you use Notion AI or stick to just Notion, the choice is yours. Either option you choose, your data stays in your hands.
The brilliant minds at Notion have built a system that prioritizes your privacy while giving you the revolutionary power of AI. Next time you’re working with Notion AI, you can rest easy knowing your data is staying right where it’s supposed to be. Safe, secure, and with you.