Tag: Ephemeral Messaging
Federal Law Enforcement Recommends Encrypted and Ephemeral Messaging
In light of recent reports of cyberattacks on telecommunications companies, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a series of reports and statements recommending secure communications, including using end-to-end encryption. At the same time, US regulators – including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities […]
Ephemeral Messaging Isn’t a Fleeting Interest for Regulators
It has been one year since the Department of Justice announced updated guidance on use of ephemeral messaging platforms for corporate communications. Since then, the DOJ and other regulators continue to sound alarms about these tools, which automatically erase conversations between parties. Their stance is clear: Companies with strong policies will be […]
DOJ Issues Further Guidance, Warnings on Ephemeral Messaging Apps
At the March 2023 American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime, senior Department of Justice officials offered their most expansive guidance yet about the dangers of using ephemeral messaging for company communications. Officials noted that when conducting an investigation, DOJ prosecutors will consider a company’s use of ephemeral and […]
Considering Texting About Work? Beware.
As the rise in remote work has led to an increased reliance on mobile devices to stay connected – with cellphones at our fingertips virtually 24/7 – the use of third-party messaging applications to communicate about work has become commonplace. From WhatsApp to Telegram, corporate executives, financial services professionals and […]