How I keep AI agents away from data they shouldn’t see

Before AI agents handle your data, you need policies, evidence, and human approval to stay secure and compliant.

By Thiago Damasceno, Founder ·

I keep our AI agents away from data they shouldn’t see by design. No secrets are stored, and every draft waits in a Teams approval queue for a person to review. This ensures nothing touches sensitive data without human oversight.

One workflow to run this week

Review your company’s AI access policies to confirm who can use AI tools and what data they can reach. Set up an approval step for AI-generated content before it’s shared or used. Use Teams or your existing collaboration tool to queue AI drafts for review by a responsible person. Document these steps to build evidence for compliance and security audits.

What TNT built this week

I keep TNT’s agents at level 1, with every draft approved in Teams. No secrets are stored, and no agent is live without human review.

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