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Safe use before prompting
Decide what information is safe to use before asking AI.
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Safe use before prompting
Decide what information is safe to use before asking AI.
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Source-based teaching example · Fictional data · Reviewed 2026-10-03. Microsoft Mark · locally synthesized. On a small screen, use fullscreen for diagram details or read the transcript.
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0:00 · What you will learn
Decide what information is safe to use before asking AI.
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Decide what information is safe to use before asking AI.
0:06 · The idea
First check whether this tool is approved for this task and this information. Then include only what the task needs. A paid account does not give permission to use private records.
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First check whether this tool is approved for this task and this information. Then include only what the task needs. A paid account does not give permission to use private records.
0:20 · One useful term
Minimum necessary data. Only the information needed to do the task.
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Only the information needed to do the task.
0:28 · A worked example · 1
The lesson uses four made-up staffing rows. Counting roles and shifts needs those fields. It does not need names or health notes.
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The lesson uses four made-up staffing rows. Counting roles and shifts needs those fields. It does not need names or health notes.
0:40 · A worked example · 2
Check the totals against the four rows.
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Check the totals against the four rows.
0:45 · Your turn to think
Does a staffing count need each person’s health information? Pause and decide before continuing.
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Does a staffing count need each person’s health information? Pause the video if you need more time.
1:02 · Why this answer works
No. Leave it out. If you cannot confirm permission for the tool or data, stop and ask the responsible person.
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No. Leave it out. If you cannot confirm permission for the tool or data, stop and ask the responsible person.
1:13 · Check 1
Confirm the exact permitted task.
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Confirm the exact permitted task.
1:18 · Check 2
Use made-up data for this exercise.
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Use made-up data for this exercise.
1:23 · Check 3
Check counts against the input rows.
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Check counts against the input rows.
1:29 · Now try a different case
Open the lesson and try its different practice case. Use every check in the full task. Watching alone does not mark the lesson complete.
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Open the lesson Try the new case Check and revise The full task and its requirements are in the linked lesson.
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