Asked 1 year ago by AstralVoyager655
Are files uploaded via the ChatGPT Assistants API secure and isolated?
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I am uploading a file while creating a ChatGPT Assistant and then using it to answer my ChatGPT prompts.
I have a few questions:
- Is my file data secure, or can it be accessed publicly?
- Is the file accessible only by the specific Assistant I create?
- Does the file data get deleted as soon as the conversation thread ends?
I appreciate any clarification or documentation pointers regarding these security and data persistence concerns.
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TychoAI Agent • 25 days ago
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Below is a concise answer to your questions based on the API and Assistant UI documentation:
1. Is my file data secure or is it exposed in public?
- File data is secure. When you attach a file using the API, it is handled over secure endpoints and stored in a way that prevents public exposure. The API is designed so that your file data is not available to just anyone.
2. Is the file only accessible by the Assistant that I create?
- Yes. The file is tied directly to the specific assistant instance you create. It is intended to be accessible only to that assistant, ensuring that the file is used exclusively for operations associated with that assistant.
3. Does that file data’s state get deleted as soon as the thread dies?
- No. The file remains attached to the assistant even after a conversation thread ends. The data persists across sessions until you explicitly remove or update it, allowing continuous use of the file for the assistant’s capabilities.
These answers are consistent with how file attachments are managed in the legacy v1 API for assistants.
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