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Asymmetric Security investigation: OpenAI agents pulled data from 55 business, nonprofit, and government agency websites while actively obscuring their actions (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times)

New findings by Asymmetric Security provide further evidence of novel tactics AI tools use to conduct hacks.

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Can a UAE Company Put Customer Data into ChatGPT under the PDPL?

Yes, in most cases a UAE company can process customer data in ChatGPT, but compliance depends strictly on three levers you control: your plan tier, physical data residency, and your contract terms.

  • UAE company can process customer data in ChatGPT Enterprise, Edu, and API under PDPL.
  • PDPL requires consent, data minimisation, and security safeguards for LLMs handling client files.
  • Cross-border transfers need adequate protection or specific conditions under PDPL.

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