What data security considerations, such as FERPA and HIPAA should I be aware of if I use Copilot or OneIT Provided AI Tools?

Copilot which is a OneIT provided AI tool is approved for use with any confidential (Level 2) data. It is NOT approved for highly restricted (Level 3) University data. See Guideline for Data Handling.

  • Student education records (Level 2 data) are considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII) . You can use Copilot or  Gemini (OneIT provided AI tools) with Level 2 student education record data. 
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) data (Level 3 ) SHOULD NOT be used with OneIT provided AI tools such as Copilot and Google Gemini.
  • Take time to familiarize yourself with the current UNC Charlotte data retention policies when using AI tools and applications.

See the FAQ on best practices for Copilot for more information.