Questions about Copilot chat security risks.

[katagiri-nami]

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I am subscribed to the GitHub Copilot for Business plan within my organization and use JetBrains IDE.
I am considering using Copilot Chat, but I am concerned: will the content I input into prompts be used for training purposes? Could you please provide more details about the potential security risks?

[ubayibnus]

What additional security risks should organizations be aware of when using GitHub Copilot Chat within their environments?

[yoonpyae]

GitHub has stated that Copilot does not use your prompts or code snippets for training unless you explicitly allow it. For enterprise and business users, there are additional security measures in place to protect sensitive data. However, it’s always good practice to review GitHub's privacy policy and Copilot documentation for the latest details on data usage and security risks. If your organization has strict security requirements, you may want to consult GitHub support or your IT team to ensure compliance.

[Akash1134]

Hi @KateCatlin Your prompts and code are not used for training purposes with Copilot for Business and Enterprise plans to ensure that your input remains private and secure. For more details please read FAQs on GitHub Copilot Trust Center

Thanks!