Purple runs in a UW-managed environment with strong security and compliance controls, but secure technology does not replace responsible use.  

This page explains how to use Purple thoughtfully, what kinds of information should not be entered or uploaded, and why outputs still require careful human review. 

Use Purple to Support Your Work 

Purple can help you brainstorm, summarize, draft, and organize information. Its responses should be treated as a starting point, not a final answer. 

You are responsible for: 

• Checking facts and accuracy 
• Reviewing tone and clarity 
• Confirming that outputs are appropriate before sharing or submitting them 
• Making final decisions based on your own judgment and expertise 
• Understanding Purple’s capabilities and limitations 

Review Outputs Carefully  

AI-generated content can be incorrect, incomplete, outdated, or biased. Before you use or share output from Purple: 

• Review it for accuracy and completeness 
• Check for unsupported claims or misleading statements 
• Remove or protect any information that should not be shared 
• Confirm that the content is appropriate for the audience and purpose 

Think Before You Paste or Upload 

Before entering a prompt or uploading a file, consider whether the information is appropriate to share in a professional setting. 

If the content is more detailed than necessary, remove or generalize the information before proceeding.  

Purple is not a place to store, share, or process sensitive information unless you know that it is allowed. 

Comply with Data Requirements and Restrictions 

FERPA (Applies to Both Inputs and Outputs) 

Purple is designed to align with federal student privacy requirements under FERPA, which means University employees may use FERPA-protected education records within Purple when doing so as part of legitimate University business. 

For more information, refer to Purple and FERPA-Protected Data Usage Guidelines. 

Inputs: Only Use Purple with Approved Data Types 

Purple is not approved for all data types. Do not enter the following into Purple: 

• HIPAA-regulated data, including protected health information (PHI) 
• UW Medicine Data (UW Medicine is continuing to evaluate Purple through limited pilots) 
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or confidential research data 
• Other sensitive or regulated data 

Do Not Outsource Important Decisions 

Purple can support your work, but it should not replace professional expertise or decision-making. 

For example, you should not use Purple for the following: 

• Academic planning 
• Medical issues 
• Financial matters 
• Legal questions 
• Mental health concerns 

Follow UW and UW Medicine Guidance 

Use Purple in accordance with UW policies, guidelines, and expectations. 

• Review the UW GenAI General Use Guidelines 
• If applicable, follow the UW Medicine AI Policy 
• UW Medicine employees should use UW Medicine Chat for UW Medicine data 
• Students should confirm their instructor's expectations for AI use. Unauthorized use may violate the Student Conduct Code, WAC 478-121