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Review sensitive information kept in chats

Unnecessary password and document copies are removed.

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Done when

Unnecessary password and document copies are removed.

Unnecessary password and document copies are removed.

Who this is for

People managing their chats; preserve required evidence appropriately first.

Why this matters

Information is kept in its intended location.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Search your chats for documents and shared passwords.
  2. Move necessary records securely and change exposed passwords.
  3. Remove unnecessary copies using app controls; do not assume recipients' copies disappear.

Evidence and references

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