OpenAI API Data Privacy & Security for Enterprise Clients

Last updated: March 2025

✅ Overview

We understand that enterprise customers have legitimate concerns about intellectual property (IP) protection, source code confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. This document summarizes how your data is handled when using OpenAI’s API — and why it’s safe, secure, and enterprise-ready.

🔒 Is My Code or Data Used to Train OpenAI Models?

No. When using the OpenAI API, your prompts and completions are not used to train or improve OpenAI’s models.

This is clearly stated in OpenAI’s API Data Usage Policy:

“We do not use data submitted to the API to train OpenAI models or improve OpenAI’s service offerings.”

This includes:

  • Source code
  • Proprietary documents
  • User prompts & results
  • Chat history within the API context

🔐 What Security Standards Does OpenAI Follow?

OpenAI is compliant with major industry security and privacy standards, including:

Certification Description
SOC 2 Type II Audited controls for data protection
ISO 27001 Global standard for information security
GDPR Compliant Aligned with EU data protection laws
CCPA Compliant Meets California Consumer Privacy Act

📦 Does OpenAI Store My Data?

By default, OpenAI stores API requests and responses for up to 30 days for abuse and misuse monitoring. However:

  • The data is not used for training
  • You can request zero data retention under an enterprise agreement
  • ChatGPT (browser-based) does use your data differently — this policy applies strictly to the API

🧠 Is There Any Model Memory?

No. OpenAI’s API is stateless — meaning:

  • Each request stands on its own
  • The model does not remember prior requests unless you send them again in the prompt
  • No persistent memory or history is retained unless implemented by your system

🏢 Can I Use OpenAI in a Fully Private Cloud?

Yes. If your organization requires higher isolation, you can use Azure OpenAI Service, where:

  • OpenAI models run in Microsoft’s Azure environment
  • Your data stays within your Azure tenant
  • You benefit from Microsoft’s enterprise compliance stack

Learn more: Azure OpenAI Service

📋 Summary for Enterprise Procurement & Security Teams

  • ✅ No data used for training when using the API
  • ✅ Supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA
  • ✅ Option for zero-retention via contract
  • ✅ Azure-based deployment available
  • ✅ Stateless, non-persistent architecture

For security audits, integration architecture, or API usage guidance, feel free to contact us. We’ll help ensure your AI workflows stay compliant, private, and secure.

This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.