I got an API key from my company for development purposes, and I've been using it for personal chats and coding assistance. Sometimes I ask questions that I wouldn't mind a stranger knowing, but I definitely don't want my coworkers to see them. I'm specifically using the Claude API directly, not through my company's interface. Can the company access those messages?
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For the Anthropic API, no, your company shouldn’t be able to see your messages. However, OpenAI's API and Azure AI API might allow your company to access them. The privacy details can get confusing, especially with varying policies across services.
If you're using company resources, you should always assume they can see everything. It's often the case for compliance reasons. Better to be safe than sorry!
Yeah, I'm going to keep that in mind until I can get a more definitive answer.
Honestly, it’s best to avoid discussing sensitive stuff on these platforms unless you're using a pro account, which can offer better privacy settings.
I’ve heard that an API can be more private than a pro account, so maybe consider that?
I know! I thought OpenAI was private too. I've read conflicting reports, and even found some documents that leave everything a bit unclear.