If we have all learned one thing since 25 May when GDPR came into operation, it is that data should not be held onto without good reason. This requires a change in mind set for most organisations and it brings into focus the emerging phenomenon of self-deleting tech. There are now many apps offering encrypted messaging with built in automatic deletion and we are likely to see an increase in email providers giving ‘self-destruct’ options, such as Google’s new Gmail Confidential. Aside from the new imperative to delete unnecessary data, there are plenty of good reasons why an individual might choose to use ephemeral messaging. The question is how defensible is it from the perspective of a court, regulator or enforcement authority. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bit.ly_2MnMnaG&d=DwIFaQ&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=2FVryYUPWejykGkAgeBwdq0GpHJ9RCrkIcUXpZjL-OU&s=snqOG_41BgFwCYO4Y_WmDurN2Mev9fqLlhx0DiwlxPw&e= https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bit.ly_2MnMnaG-2B&d=DwIFaQ&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=2FVryYUPWejykGkAgeBwdq0GpHJ9RCrkIcUXpZjL-OU&s=MOLgq3T1T5isXU1WMbyQ-cjKlGO7auDtRozFzjmEoug&e= -- Peterk Dallas, Tx [log in to unmask] Save our in-boxes! https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__emailcharter.org&d=DwIFaQ&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=2FVryYUPWejykGkAgeBwdq0GpHJ9RCrkIcUXpZjL-OU&s=qkIXnI7GLJm81PsPm5cS8s1OtQhP_1Mvyhaifk2WFSY&e= “If only there were a massive entity that I were forced to fund to tell me how I should live my life, since I’m so obviously incapable of deciding for myself.” M. Hashimoto List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance To unsubscribe from this list, click the below link. If not already present, place UNSUBSCRIBE RECMGMT-L or UNSUB RECMGMT-L in the body of the message. mailto:[log in to unmask]