What is the minimum viable privacy setup for a startup using LLM APIs?
Category:LLM Privacy & Compliance
Quick Answer
Week 1: API plan (not consumer) with DPA, enable Zero Data Retention, update privacy policy. Week 2: basic PII detection (Presidio is free), data classification guide, logging. Month 1: AI gateway/proxy, consent mechanisms, basic DPIA. Total additional cost: ~$0 beyond API subscription.
Detailed Answer
Week 1 (Critical):
- Sign up for an API plan (not consumer plan) with your LLM provider
- Execute a DPA with the provider
- Enable Zero Data Retention if available
- Update your privacy policy to mention AI processing
Week 2 (Important):
- Implement basic PII detection (Presidio is free and open source)
- Create a data classification guide (what can/cannot go to LLMs)
- Set up logging for all LLM API calls (with PII redacted)
Month 1 (Best practice):
- Deploy an AI gateway/proxy
- Implement consent mechanisms for AI processing
- Conduct a basic DPIA
- Train team on data handling procedures
Cost: Presidio is free. LiteLLM proxy is free. DPA is included with enterprise API plans. Total additional cost for basic privacy setup: ~$0 beyond your existing API subscription.
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