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McGill University offers a secure version of Microsoft Copilot, a powerful generative AI tool, to protect its data. This Commercial Data Protection version ensures that data stays secure and is not shared with anyone when users log in with their McGill credentials. However, users are still advised not to share private, sensitive, or confidential information. The university emphasizes the importance of using this secure version for McGill-related tasks, as the public version does not conform to its privacy and data protection standards. The article also delves into the Canadian Treasury Board Secretariat’s guidelines for AI usage, known as FASTER, which stands for Fair, Accountable, Secure, Transparent, Educated, and Relevant. These guidelines aim to promote responsible use of generative AI tools, encouraging users to be aware of biases, review AI-produced responses for accuracy, and prioritize data protection. McGill’s Digital Standards and Web Governance Framework also require content created with generative AI to align with the university’s standards.

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