Shadow AI use drives rising genAI data-policy violations across organizations
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Workplace Shadow AI use is driving a measurable rise in genAI data-policy violations, increasing the risk of sensitive-data exposure across organizations. In a 2026 Netskope report, 47% of workplace genAI users accessed tools through personal accounts such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot. The average organization saw a twofold increase in violations over the past year, and 3% of users averaged 223 violations per month.
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Workplace Shadow AI drives higher genAI data-policy violations
Initial DisclosureA 2026 Netskope report says workplace use of personal genAI accounts such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot is creating shadow AI risk because organizations lack visibility and controls over employee usage. It says 47% of workplace genAI users rely on personal accounts, average organizations saw genAI data-policy violations and incidents double over the past year, and 3% of genAI users averaged 223 violations per month.
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