Employed use.
CHECK YOUR EMPLOYER'S POSITION FIRST
Many organisations have a policy. Some prohibit certain tools entirely.
Using an unapproved tool with company information may be a disciplinary matter.
WHAT IS USUALLY SAFE
Drafting your own communications Explaining something for your own understanding Structuring your own thinking
WHAT USUALLY REQUIRES CARE
Anything containing company information Anything containing customer or colleague data Anything going to a customer
WHAT IS USUALLY PROHIBITED
Confidential material Personal data Credentials Unreleased information
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Paste a confidential document into a personal account Assume it is fine because nobody said otherwise
ON DISCLOSURE
Whether to tell your employer depends on their policy and the nature of the work.
For work submitted as your own analysis, be careful.
THE ACCOUNTABILITY POINT
Work you submit is yours. Errors in it are yours.
IF THERE IS NO POLICY
Ask. That question is reasonable and protects you.
