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Is AI Safe With My Customers' Information?

Is AI Safe With My Customers' Information?

Is AI Safe With My Customers' Information?

A fair question to ask before you sign anything. Here is what AI tools see, the questions to ask any provider, and simple rules for your team.

A fair question to ask before you sign anything. Here is what AI tools see, the questions to ask any provider, and simple rules for your team.

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Is AI safe with my customers' information? It is a fair question, and the right one to ask before you sign anything.

Is AI safe with my customers' information? It is a fair question, and the right one to ask before you sign anything.

Is AI safe with my customers' information? It is a fair question, and the right one to ask before you sign anything.

Here is a plain look at what AI tools see, and how to keep your customers' information in the right hands.

What the tools see

It depends on the job.

  • Missed call text back sees the caller's number and what they text back.

  • AI receptionist hears the call and writes a summary for you.

  • Website chat sees what visitors type and the information you gave it.

  • Back Office Bot sees the documents you give it, and nothing else.

Questions to ask any provider

  1. Where is my data stored?

  2. Who can see it?

  3. Is my data used to train other AI models?

  4. Can I export it or delete it?

  5. What happens to my phone number and my data if I leave?

  6. Will you put these answers in writing?

A good provider answers all six without trouble.

Simple rules for your team

  • Do not paste card numbers, Social Security numbers, or health details into a free chat tool.

  • Use business accounts, not personal ones.

  • Keep a person on replies if you want one. With us, you can choose a real person on every reply.

Medical and dental offices

Patient information falls under HIPAA. Before any tool touches patient information, ask the provider if they will sign a business associate agreement. This post is general information, not legal advice.

ONE THING TO TRY THIS WEEK

Make a list of every app your customers' information goes into. Next to each one, write who on your team can see it.

Make a list of every app your customers' information goes into. Next to each one, write who on your team can see it.

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Have questions about your data?

Have questions about your data?

Have questions about your data?

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