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Security and Privacy

Handling Sensitive Data

Section titled “Handling Sensitive Data”

What you should NOT do

Section titled “What you should NOT do”
  • Upload classified information
  • Share third-party personal data without authorization
  • Process private medical information without consent
  • Upload credentials or passwords
  • Documents with sensitive banking information

File Protection

Section titled “File Protection”

Security Measures

Section titled “Security Measures”
  • Encryption in transit: All files are transmitted securely
  • Secure processing: Analysis in protected environment

Best Practices

Section titled “Best Practices”
  • Review files before uploading
  • Remove unnecessary sensitive information
  • Use anonymized versions when possible
  • Don’t upload files with visible passwords

Document Preparation

Section titled “Document Preparation”

Before Uploading

Section titled “Before Uploading”

  1. Identify sensitive information

    • Account numbers
    • Personal identifications
    • Private contact data
    • Critical financial information

  2. Anonymize when necessary

    • Replace names with initials
    • Partially hide numbers
    • Remove non-relevant data
    • Use sample data if possible

  3. Verify permissions

    • Confirm you have authorization to share
    • Review your organization’s policies
    • Consider confidentiality agreements

Types of Sensitive Information

Section titled “Types of Sensitive Information”

Personal Data

Section titled “Personal Data”
  • Identifiers: SSN, RFC, CURP, etc.
  • Contact: Private addresses, personal phones
  • Financial: Account numbers, cards
  • Medical: Records, diagnoses

Corporate Information

Section titled “Corporate Information”
  • Strategic: Confidential plans
  • Financial: Detailed financial statements
  • Legal: Ongoing litigation
  • Intellectual property: Trade secrets

Regulatory Compliance

Section titled “Regulatory Compliance”
Section titled “Legal Considerations”
  • Respect privacy regulations (GDPR, etc.)
  • Comply with your company’s internal policies
  • Keep record of what information you share
  • Request consent when necessary

User Responsibility

Section titled “User Responsibility”
  • You are responsible for the content you upload
  • Verify that you comply with all regulations
  • Don’t share information that doesn’t belong to you
  • Protect third-party data

Additional Recommendations

Section titled “Additional Recommendations”

For Maximum Security

Section titled “For Maximum Security”
  1. Use secure connections (avoid public WiFi)
  2. Verify the URL before uploading files
  3. Don’t share screenshots of analysis if they contain sensitive data
  4. Log out when finished

When in Doubt

Section titled “When in Doubt”
  • If you’re not sure, don’t upload it
  • Consult with your security team
  • Use test data for validations
  • Request censored versions of sensitive documents

Retention Policy

Section titled “Retention Policy”

During Processing

Section titled “During Processing”
  • Files available only during session
  • Limited access to analysis
  • No sharing with third parties

After Processing

Section titled “After Processing”
  • Automatic file deletion
  • No permanent backup
  • Analysis results under your control
  • No subsequent access to original documents