A short answer to this question is: yes. WhatsApp Chats are considered part of business records and as such should be preserved. Depending on the industry you work in and your state/country, different laws may apply, but it’s highly advisable to archive your WhatsApp chats. We explore the specificities in the text below. WhatsApp has […]
Why You Must Archive Mobile Communications in 2021
Mobile is everywhere. It’s how we kill time waiting for the morning commute. It’s how we book our flights, order food, pay for things and do business on the go. And it has quickly become an integral part of our office routine. The use of mobile devices has dramatically affected the way we work. Even […]
10 Quick Facts About Text Messaging and FOIA [Infographic]
When the Federal Records Act was amended, the definition of a record was broadened to include messages sent using various electronic platforms – email, social media conversations, chats, text messages etc. In government agencies, a growing number of work-related discussions take place on personal mobile devices. For that reason, text archiving has become one of […]
