OneTrust Platform Copilot

Important:

The OneTrust Platform Copilot feature is available for customers with solution packaging only.

Overview

OneTrust Platform Copilot, a conversational AI-powered assistant, transforms the user experience by integrating a natural language chat interface directly within the Global Header of the OneTrust platform that can be accessed from every screen. Powered by the DataGuidance regulatory research library and the myOneTrust Knowledge Base, OneTrust Platform Copilot provides instant, context-aware guidance to provide you with accurate and helpful responses to your queries.

With OneTrust Platform Copilot directly available in the platform, you can seamlessly access high-quality regulatory intelligence and step-by-step product support without leaving your workflow, empowering you to make faster, more informed decisions while streamlining productivity and task completion.

To enable OneTrust Platform Copilot

Site Admins within the root organization can configure whether OneTrust Platform Copilot is available using the following procedure. For more information about enabling AI features, see Managing AI Features in the OneTrust Platform

  1. Click the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner to access Global Settings.
  2. On the Global Settings menu, select AI management > AI features. The AI features screen appears.

  3. Enable OneTrust AI is the primary setting for AI access in the platform. When enabled, users can access OneTrust Copilot and other supported AI capabilities based on their individual access and permissions.


  4. Enable the Ask Copilot section setting to turn on OneTrust Platform Copilot and related capabilities for the entire account. This setting will be off by default.
    Note:

    Users with the Invited User or Project Respondent roles will not have access to OneTrust Platform Copilot.



User Access When Platform Copilot Is Disabled

When Copilot is disabled, the visible options depend on your user type. Site admins can access an option to enable Copilot in Global Settings, while other users must ask their site admin to enable it for them. The Ask Copilot button remains visible in the header for all users, regardless of whether Copilot is enabled.





Using OneTrust Platform Copilot

OneTrust Platform Copilot opens gives users a single place to ask questions, review answers, and access AI-assisted experiences across the platform. Depending on the AI features enabled for your account and the permissions assigned to the user, the available prompts and actions can vary.

Click the Ask Copilot button in the Global Header on any screen in the platform.



The Copilot will open on the right-hand side of the screen. Use the text field, new chat option, or the pane menu in the left corner to get started.



Supported Features & Abilities

  • Find product help and platform guidance. Copilot can answer how-to questions, explain product capabilities, and help users understand where to complete common tasks in OneTrust by using content from myOneTrust. This can help users move through product workflows more quickly without leaving the Copilot pane.



  • Learn about privacy and data regulations. Copilot can provide general regulatory guidance by using OneTrust proprietary sources, including DataGuidance. This can help users understand concepts, compare requirements at a high level, and find supporting information faster.



  • Ask questions about supported reporting data. If Conversational Analytics is enabled, Copilot can return summaries, tables, and visualizations for supported objects. This can help users explore trends, answer reporting questions, and review data in a more conversational format. For more information, see Using Conversational Analytics Insights Chatbot.



Agent Features

Depending on the features enabled for your account, Copilot can also launch guided agent experiences for specific workflows.



Usage and Prompt Guidance

  1. Use clear, specific prompts to get the most helpful results. Include relevant details such as the topic, object, workflow, time frame, or task you want help with. For example, instead of asking a broad question, include the product area or outcome you want so Copilot can return a more focused answer.

  2. Break more complex requests into smaller steps when needed. You can start with a general question, then use follow-up prompts to narrow the response, ask for clarification, or request more detail about a specific part of the answer.

  3. Review the response and any reference links before you act on the answer. Copilot is designed to support guidance and productivity, but it is not a substitute for professional advice, internal review, or user judgment.

  4. Use the same conversation to continue a topic or refine an earlier response. Start a new conversation when you want to switch to a different topic, question, or workflow so the new request has a clean context.

  5. If a supported analytics experience or agent is not available, confirm that the required AI feature settings, product permissions, and feature access are enabled for your account.

Managing Conversation History

  1. You can view a history of conversations that you have had with OneTrust Platform Copilot from the pane menu.

    Tip:

    OneTrust Platform Copilot will retain conversation history for 30 days.



  2. Switch the conversation history from Copilot to one of the available agents in the selection field next to search.



  3. Use the Context Menu icon on each chat to rename or delete the conversation from the history.

    Tip:

    By default, the first question or chosen prompt of the conversation will become the title of the chat.



  4. You can update a question that you asked within a conversation by clicking the Edit icon next to a specific question. OneTrust Platform Copilot will search the DataGuidance regulatory research library and the myOneTrust Knowledge Base once more to provide the best possible response to your updated question.





OneTrust Platform Copilot FAQ

The following responses are supported solutions to frequently asked questions (FAQ) on OneTrust Platform Copilot. The OneTrust team continuously monitors these inquiries and will make additional FAQ available as they are identified.

How does OneTrust Platform Copilot work?

OneTrust Platform Copilot processes your questions using advanced natural language processing (NLP) and GenerativeAI (Azure OpenAI). It retrieves relevant information from OneTrust proprietary sources and generates a response tailored to your query in a conversational manner.

RAG technique is used for this functionality. OneTrust proprietary source content is turned into vector representation and compared to find the ones relevant to a user's question.

Does OneTrust Platform Copilot use my data?

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security, therefore may require explicit consent from customers in the future in order to provide more tailored experiences. OneTrust Platform Copilot includes a feature to capture history of questions from the customers, visible to respective customers only, to improve experience and usability. In the future, while customer data with explicit consent may be utilized to provide more tailored experiences, it will strictly not be used to train our AI models. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security.

Is the data used by OneTrust Platform Copilot reliable?

OneTrust Platform Copilot uses information from exclusively from OneTrust proprietary sources. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of our responses, it is always a good idea to verify critical information independently.

Does OneTrust Platform Copilot store my personal information?

No, OneTrust Platform Copilot does not store or use your personal data. All interactions are processed securely while preserving privacy.

Can OneTrust Platform Copilot handle sensitive or confidential queries?

OneTrust Platform Copilot is designed to handle general queries and does not access or process sensitive or confidential information. For such matters, please consult the appropriate resources or experts.

Can I rely on OneTrust Platform Copilot for professional advice?

OneTrust Platform Copilot provides responses based on OneTrust proprietary data and is not a substitute for professional advice. For specific needs, please consult qualified professionals.

How often is data updated?

The chatbot is updated every 24 hours of source update to ensure it uses the most recent and relevant proprietary data.

Can I provide feedback on the chatbot's responses?

Absolutely! Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve OneTrust Platform Copilot. Look for the feedback option after your interaction.

Is OneTrust Platform Copilot available 24/7?

Yes, OneTrust Platform Copilot is accessible anytime to assist you with your queries.

Can OneTrust Platform Copilot escalate my query to a human agent?

No, OneTrust Platform Copilot is primarily designed for automated assistance.

How do I get started with OneTrust Platform Copilot?

OneTrust Platform Copilot is available by default for customers with solution packaging only in the Spring '25 Release. Once the Ask Copilot toggle is enabled in Global Settings, the Ask Copilot button will appear in the Global Header for all users in the account. Simply type your question or query into the chat box, and OneTrust Platform Copilot will respond within seconds.

Is there an option to opt out of using AI/OneTrust Copilot?

Yes, we prioritize transparency in developing features on platform and provide our customers with maximum control over what they want to use. Customers can opt out of using the feature by disabling the Ask Copilot toggle in Global Settings.