Snapchat AppEphemeral Messaging Going Into 2025:The Messages May Vanish But Not The Preservation Obligations
The author writes "Ephemeral messages are communications that automatically disappear after they are reviewed by the recipient. Although one might not be so familiar with this term, many people will be familiar with examples on social media and messaging platforms like Snapchat, Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp. Unlike text messages, which remain readable after sent, ephemeral messages vanish after a set time."
January 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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As we enter 2025, it is likely that more litigating parties will seek ephemeral messages in discovery. As a result, parties that are in or headed into litigation should be aware of the ever-growing importance of preserving ephemeral communications.
What are Ephemeral Messages?
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