Lakera

Lakera

A Chrome extension that safeguards your sensitive information from accidental sharing with ChatGPT.

About Lakera

The Lakera Chrome Extension acts as a privacy shield, preventing the unintentional sharing of sensitive information with ChatGPT. Whether summarizing documents containing personal details or pasting private data from your clipboard, the extension ensures your information stays secure. All data processing occurs locally on your device, so no data leaves your computer. The open-source code promotes transparency and trust.

How to Use

Install the Lakera Chrome Extension. It scans your input before submitting to ChatGPT and alerts you if private data is detected. You can then choose to modify your input or proceed. Easily enable or disable detectors by clicking the extension icon.

Features

Detects and warns about potential data leaks to ChatGPT.

Use Cases

Preventing accidental exposure of credit card numbers, emails, and personal details to ChatGPT.

Best For

ResearchersCustomer support agentsDevelopersAnyone handling sensitive information with ChatGPT

Pros

Processes data locally, ensuring maximum privacy.
Open-source code enhances transparency.
Customizable detection for various sensitive data types.
Reduces risk of accidental data leaks to ChatGPT.

Cons

Currently supports only English language detection.
Limited to specific categories of private data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Lakera

What types of sensitive data can Lakera Chrome Extension protect?
It detects and safeguards credit card numbers, names, email addresses, phone numbers, US street addresses, social security numbers, and secret keys.
Does the extension collect any user data?
No, all data processing occurs locally on your device, ensuring your privacy is maintained.
Is the Lakera Chrome Extension open source?
Yes, the source code is publicly available for full transparency at: https://github.com/lakeraai/chrome-extension
Can I customize the data detectors?
Yes, the extension allows customization of detectors to match your specific privacy needs.
How do I enable or disable data detection features?
Simply click the extension icon in Chrome to toggle detectors on or off as needed.