5 Generative AI Security Risks Compliance Teams Need to Know

Generative AI introduces significant security and privacy risks by creating new data exposure points—such as prompts, retrieval processes, and interaction logs—that traditional governance frameworks are not designed to manage. To mitigate threats like data leakage and prompt injection, organizations must implement proactive measures, including classifying sensitive data before use, restricting access to internal knowledge sources, and establishing clear policies for AI usage and data retention.