Practical guide · Orange Ink

How to set small-business AI data rules

Decide what may enter an AI tool before a busy colleague has to improvise.

  1. 01

    List sensitive data

    Cover customer records, staff information, credentials, contracts and confidential commercial details.

  2. 02

    Define tool boundaries

    Name approved systems, settings, retention rules and prohibited uses.

  3. 03

    Practise escalation

    Give staff a clear route for uncertainty, mistakes and suspected disclosure.

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Questions, answered

Before you decide

Is removing a customer name enough?

Not always. Combinations of details can still identify a person or reveal confidential information.

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Orange Ink is an AI-fluent agency helping small businesses choose useful tools and build sensible, human-reviewed workflows.

How to Set AI Data Rules for a Small Business