Some things never go in the box.
Whatever you paste into an AI tool leaves your hands. Six kinds of information should never make the trip.
ID and account numbers
ID and passport numbers, bank and card details.
Passwords and keys
API keys, connection strings, tokens, admin logins.
Special personal info
Health, religion, race, biometrics, criminal records.
Customer records
Names with contact and account details attached.
Confidential business
Unreleased results, deal terms, salaries, strategy.
Other people's secrets
Client material under NDA or confidentiality terms.
Source: POPIA ↗
Wouldn't email it to a stranger? Don't paste it.