L1-M3 / AI literacy
Data and confidentiality
Leo removed names but left emails, salaries and unique job titles. He uploaded the file ten minutes ago. What happens now?
Your fictional workplace case
Names removed. People still visible.
Leo thought the spreadsheet was anonymous.
Identifiers and confidential details still need protection.
What you will create
A draft: Data entry decision and incident record
Use the fictional case to record evidence, explain a provisional decision and identify the next owner or action. This is a learning draft for self-review, not approved documentation for a real organisation.
See what goes into your worksheet
- Data category and purpose
- Identifiers and sensitive details
- Tool, account, settings and contract approval
- Minimum input or safer alternative
- Incident facts and containment
- Internal contact, owner and follow-up
From understanding
to better judgement.
Two lessons, a workplace decision and a final check.
Know what information you are sharing
A fictional payroll spreadsheet is proposed as input to an assistant.
Lesson 1 · 10–15 min02 / LEARNControl access and respond to mistakes
An employee realises an unapproved upload may include confidential information.
Lesson 2 · 10–15 min03 / APPLYApply what you learned
Data entry decision and incident record
Workplace task · 8–12 min04 / CHECKCheck your understanding
Apply the ideas to 12 workplace questions.
Final check · 5–10 minSkills you will practise on the case
A method for your
next work decision.
- Classify information before using an AI tool.
- Check approval, contract and settings for the intended data.
- Apply minimisation and recognise re-identification risks.
- Contain and report a suspected disclosure promptly.
The case is fictional. Timing is a planning estimate; pause whenever you need. This module is a learning activity, not a verified professional certification.