If you never move, and certainly never travel between countries, then you are probably OK. But honestly, you don't know. Governments can and do change the law

If you never move, and certainly never travel between countries, then you are probably OK. But honestly, you don't know. Governments can and do change the laws when it suits them. Here's another specific example. It's not just the initial tweet, you can see example after example in the discussion: https://twitter.com/OmidVEbrahimi/status/1558024348132327424 https://twitter.com/OmidVEbrahimi/status/1558024348132327424 You're not in the same position, I assume you were born in the USA. But do you really trust the Government not to change the laws? And what if you want to accept a contract or employment in another country? How much would you need to have archived in those circumstances? Are you sure? Personally, having lived and worked in four countries, I archive pretty much everything.