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Manage your data privacy and security

Grafana Assistant is an AI-powered observability companion that processes your data to provide intelligent responses and recommendations. As with any AI service, it’s important to understand how Grafana Cloud collects, processes, and protects your data.

This section covers the key privacy and security concepts you need to know when using Grafana Assistant, from data handling practices to access controls and integration security. The guides below provide detailed information to help you use the Assistant safely and in compliance with your organization’s requirements.

Before you begin

• Grafana Cloud access: Grafana Assistant is available in Grafana Cloud stacks with the feature enabled.
• Administrative permissions: Some privacy and security settings require organization administrator or Assistant Admin role privileges.
• Integration considerations: If you plan to use MCP servers or OAuth integrations, review their security implications before connecting.

Topics in this hub

• Your data and privacy
  Learn how Grafana Assistant collects, processes, and protects your data when using third-party services.
• Your data and security
  Learn about the security measures and controls that protect Grafana Assistant and your data.
• Manage Assistant access with RBAC
  Understand how to assign Grafana Assistant roles and permissions in Grafana Cloud.