OpenAI Introduces Lockdown Mode in ChatGPT to Reduce Data Leak Risk

Colleagues, a cybersecurity update: OpenAI is rolling out Lockdown Mode in ChatGPT to reduce the risk of data leakage.

- Restricts outbound network requests and disables data‑sharing features: live web browsing (cache only), image rendering, Agent/Canvas network, and file uploads.
- Available to authenticated users on Free, Go, Plus, Pro and select Business plans; incompatible with Developer Mode.
- Not a 100% guarantee — residual risk remains via enabled apps and emerging techniques.
- Adds active‑session checks and the ability to terminate suspicious sign‑ins.

Why it matters: reduces exfiltration vectors but does not replace security policy.

Is this sufficient to protect corporate data?

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