Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories

The document provides practical guidance for reducing digital exposure by reviewing and pruning old chat histories, stressing that end-to-end encrypted apps store messages only on user devices while cloud-hosted services can access and disclose older content. It explains how to enable auto-delete in iOS Messages and describes Slack’s default data retention differences between free and paid plans, noting that workplace policies may limit user control. The overall goal is to minimize long-term privacy risks and the potential accessibility of personal data by governments, data brokers, or bad actors.