When Messages Self-Destruct: The Hidden Risks of Ephemeral Communication for Information Governance

Is your organization prepared for the governance challenges of disappearing messages?

Encrypted, self-deleting platforms like Signal and WhatsApp are rewriting how professionals communicate—often beyond the reach of your information governance framework. This must-read white paper, authored by ECM pioneer John Newton, exposes the real-world risks of ephemeral messaging and offers actionable steps to safeguard transparency and compliance.

Download this White Paper to Discover:

• Why encrypted, disappearing messages have become the blind spot in modern records management

• How to assess and reduce your vulnerability to off-channel communications

• The dual threats of convenience and covert behavior that lead smart professionals off the record

• Proactive governance strategies to monitor, archive, and enforce compliance

• How to lead by example and transform risk into an opportunity for smarter information governance

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Don’t wait for your organization’s communication crisis—future-proof your records strategy today.

Written By:

John Newton Co-founder of Documentum