| Tool Name | Does it require personal information for signup? | Does it protect personal information? | Can it be recommended or required for use by students in your course? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT 4o by OpenAI | Yes, for ChatGPT Version 4o | No, it will share information entered into the tool outside Canada. Some device data such as IP Address may be stored, and any personal data that is collected. | No. Students must not be required to sign up for or use ChatGPT Version 4o |
Can you require ChatGPT Version 4o by OpenAI for use in your class?
No. Students must not be required to sign up for or use ChatGPT Version 4o. This advice also applies to all other models provided by ChatGPT other than 4o-mini. There is a separate advisory about ChatGPT 4o-mini.
PIA Guidance Reasoning
- Users must create accounts to use ChatGPT version 4o, requiring a valid email address and phone number.
- User information is stored, used, and copied outside of Canada. Because UBC does not hold an agreement with ChatGPT, we have no assurances as to the data’s uses or storage safety.