Data privacy, AI training, GDPR, SOC 2 and HIPAA, answered from Perplexity’s own policies. Last checked October 17, 2026
Yes, with care Perplexity says customer content is not used to train its AI models by default (or lets you opt out). It reports an independent security audit (SOC 2 or ISO/IEC 27001). It offers GDPR/CCPA rights or a data processing agreement (DPA). Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. You can delete your data or account. Use a business or team plan, check the settings, and keep a signed DPA on file before sharing client data.
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No, not by default Perplexity says it does not use customer prompts or files to train its models by default, or gives you a clear opt-out.
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GDPR rights and DPA offered Perplexity describes GDPR (or CCPA) rights or offers a data processing agreement. Whether your use is compliant also depends on how you use it: sign the DPA, check where data is stored and record the tool in your processing register.
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Yes Perplexity reports a SOC 2 report or ISO/IEC 27001 certification. Ask for the latest report (usually under NDA) and check that it covers the product you use.
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Documented Perplexity lets you delete your data or account, or states how long data is kept.
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Low documented gaps We found no public evidence of: follows an AI risk standard (ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act). Check these points with the vendor before sharing confidential or personal data. Gaps in public information: follows an AI risk standard (ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act); human review controls. As with any AI tool, check outputs for mistakes, never paste passwords or secrets, and be careful with links and files from unknown sources, which can carry hidden instructions (prompt injection).
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Business plans protect more Business plans add controls such as SSO, admin roles or audit logs.
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No BAA found We found no HIPAA business associate agreement for Perplexity. Without a BAA, don’t use it with protected health information.
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Suitable with care
Perplexity documents the basics law firms usually need for client confidentiality and privilege: no training on your content, an independent security audit, a DPA, SSO and access controls. Use a business plan, set it up with your IT or compliance lead, and tell clients where required.
Safest AI tools for lawyersSuitable with care
Perplexity documents the basics accounting firms usually need for financial records and client data: no training on your content, an independent security audit, encryption, data deletion. Use a business plan, set it up with your IT or compliance lead, and tell clients where required.
Safest AI tools for accountantsCheck first
For patient data, we couldn’t confirm a HIPAA BAA. Ask the vendor for these in writing, or limit use to non-confidential tasks.
Safest AI tools for healthcareSuitable with care
Perplexity documents the basics consulting firms usually need for client documents under NDA: no training on your content, an independent security audit, a DPA, SSO and access controls. Use a business plan, set it up with your IT or compliance lead, and tell clients where required.
Safest AI tools for consultantsSuitable with care
Perplexity documents the basics companies usually need for company and customer data: no training on your content, GDPR rights or a DPA, a clear privacy policy. Use a business plan, set it up with your IT or compliance lead, and tell clients where required.
Safest AI tools for businessesStrong Most risk controls are documented in public.
Is Perplexity safe? Full privacy report How SafeScore worksRisks to consider: We found no public evidence of: follows an AI risk standard (ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act). Check these points with the vendor before sharing confidential or personal data.
Assessed by KurateAI editors from public information. Last updated October 17, 2026. SafeScore summarises public information; it isn’t an audit. Make or use Perplexity and have more evidence? Send it to us.
| Tool | SafeScore | Trains on your data | GDPR / DPA | SOC 2 / ISO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Perplexity |
80 | No (by default) | Yes | Yes | |
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38 | Yes | No | No | Compare |
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95 | No (by default) | Yes | Yes | Compare |
| YCYou.com | 78 | No (by default) | Yes | Yes | Compare |
This page summarises Perplexity’s public information as of October 17, 2026. It isn’t legal advice or an audit. Policies change, so confirm with the vendor before sharing sensitive data. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.