Data Management and Security What Happens to Your Company Data When You Don’t Own Your Messaging Platform May 21, 2026 by Jordan I.M. When your team uses a third-party chat app, it’s easy to assume your company “has the messages.” In reality, you often have access to your conversations, not true control of them. Your data lives inside someone else’s product decisions, pricing model, infrastructure, and policies. That gap—between access and ownership—is where the practical risks show up. […] Read more » business compliance data ownership data retention instant messaging platforms vendor lock-in