Staff are already using ChatGPT-style tools, sanctioned or not. The question isn’t whether to allow AI — it’s how to make it secure. Here’s how, for an Indian company. (dgm implements osFoundry, a separate company’s platform — dgm is an independent integration partner, not osFoundry. General information, not legal advice.)
The real risk: data exposure
The main risk is staff pasting confidential or personal data into public AI tools, where it leaves your control and may be retained or used to train models. This happens informally, often without IT’s knowledge. Controlling what data goes into which tools — and providing a safe alternative — is the priority.
Don’t just ban it
Banning outright rarely works — staff route around it and you lose the benefit. More effective:
- An AI usage policy with clear data rules;
- A sanctioned, controlled tool for the tasks staff want AI for.
Making the safe option convenient beats prohibition, which drives risky shadow usage.
Use AI safely on sensitive data
For sensitive or regulated data, use a controlled or self-hostable deployment where data stays in your environment — aligned with the DPDP Act and sectoral rules. Public tools are fine for non-sensitive tasks, not confidential data.
Build in the controls
Pair deployment with governance, access controls and the data-protection checklist.
How dgm helps
dgm deploys controlled, self-hostable AI on osFoundry — a capable assistant grounded in your data, while personal and confidential information stays in your environment, not public tools. Combined with a usage policy, that’s productivity without exposure — $399 assessment, $3,999/month (INR approximate; 18% GST domestic).
General information, not legal advice. Confirm DPDP obligations with counsel.