Protect personal and workplace data in prompts
Publish reusable instructions without leaking private information from your source materials.
1. Use neutral placeholders
Replace names, phone numbers, account details, passwords, confidential projects and internal documents with placeholders.
2. Check attachments and screenshots
Screenshots may reveal background tabs, usernames or file paths. Review images and metadata before sharing.
3. Confirm sharing permissions
A publicly accessible Facebook post does not automatically grant unrestricted republication rights. Respect creator attribution and takedown requests.
Vague request
Here is a private client message and their telephone number; publish this as a template.
Improved prompt
Write a customer response using [CUSTOMER ISSUE] and [RESOLUTION]. Do not include real customer names or personal data in published examples.
Key takeaway
The safest public prompt contains instructions and fictitious examples, not real private data.