ChatGPT
OpenAI
Careful
On personal ChatGPT plans (Free, Plus, and Pro), OpenAI says data sharing is on by default and that it may use your content to train models unless you turn it off. That is a usable opt-out, not a business default. Do not put client or employee data in a personal account until that setting is off, and remember that thumbs-up or thumbs-down feedback can still send the whole conversation into training.
Last checked 2026-11-10
Data-safety checklist
Trains on your data by default
Yes
OpenAI's data-controls help page says that on personal workspaces with ChatGPT Free, Plus, or Pro, data sharing is enabled by default. Its model-performance page says content from individual services such as ChatGPT may be used to train models unless you opt out.How to opt out
Steps
In ChatGPT, open Settings, then Data controls, and turn off Improve the model for everyone. OpenAI also says you can choose Do not train on my content in its privacy portal, and that either option is enough for new conversations. Temporary Chat is not used to train models. Feedback on a response can still be used for training after you opt out.Data retention
What they keep
Unknown. The pages we read describe training choices and say deleted content is handled under the privacy policy, but they do not state one retention period for ordinary personal chats.BAA / HIPAA
No
OpenAI's HIPAA guide says consumer ChatGPT plans, including Free, Plus, and Pro, are not eligible services under its business associate agreement.Certifications
1 listed
- Unknown for the consumer plan
Enterprise and admin controls
Controls
This is a personal account. Workspace admin controls apply to Business, Enterprise, and other managed plans, not to a lone consumer login.Sources
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