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You should assume that chat logs can become public at anytime, if you host it yourself or not. Don't put sensitive/embarrassing unencrypted information in chat
by stusmall 9y ago
You should assume that chat logs can become public at anytime, if you host it yourself or not. Don't put sensitive/embarrassing unencrypted information in chat or email. People forget this is still data at rest.
- abakker 9y agoA corollary of this is a saying a friend's dad used to have, "If it isn't in writing, it doesn't exist". Of course, with VOIP, video, etc, it is more, "if it isn't done in person via voice, it does exist". If it would be damaging to leak, seriously consider whether it should be written down at all, especially in casual conversations.
- zzalpha 9y agoYup. At minimum, in the case of a lawsuit, they will be subject to document retention and subpoena.