Perplexity Security: Control Data Sent to AI Search
See files uploaded to Perplexity and questions asked. Log use, including the Comet browser, and stop sensitive data.
- Perplexity
- ChatGPT
- Microsoft Copilot
- Google Gemini
- Claude
- Allow & log
- Redact
- Block
- Deny app
Risks of Perplexity use
Looks like search
employees think of Perplexity as a search engine. Customer names and internal project details go into questions easily.
File upload
PDFs and spreadsheets can be uploaded and summarized. That is a full document leaving the company.
AI browser
the Comet browser can give page content to the assistant. Open internal system pages can enter the context.
Recommended AI Control policy
Scope: Windows, macOS and Linux devices with the Moftgate agent. Personal phones without the agent are out of scope.
- 01
Browsers × Perplexity: Allow & log.
- 02
When customer list or financial data classifications match: Block.
- 03
If not approved, Comet browser app × all providers: Deny app.
Allow & log
The prompt is sent and recorded.
Redact
Matched data is masked and the masked prompt is sent.
Block
The prompt is not sent and the event is recorded.
Deny app
The app cannot talk to this provider at all.
Questions about Perplexity
Details are based on policies published by Perplexity AI and public reports. Plans and settings can change; check current terms with the vendor.
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AI Control logs prompts and masks or blocks sensitive data. Data stays on your own servers.