FTC and DOJ's Antitrust Unit update guidance on use of ephemeral messaging
Agencies update documents to address increased use of collaboration and ephemeral messaging tools in business practices.
The records must be preserved for a period of 6 years. And must be available in an easily accessible place for the first two years.
In addition 17 types or records must be preserved by those subject to the rule for a period of not less than three years, stored in an easily accessible place for the first two years.
Item 4 on this list requires organizations to preserve originals of all communications received and copies of all communications sent relating to its business.
FTC and DOJ's Antitrust Unit update guidance on use of ephemeral messaging
Agencies update documents to address increased use of collaboration and ephemeral messaging tools in business practices.
Julie DiMauro2 min read
What does ‘prompt’ mean in communications monitoring and reporting?
We tackle this important question and assess the regulatory expectations around backlogs, speed of reviews and disclosing violations to authorities.
Julie DiMauro, Thomas Hyrkiel8 min read
SEC says JPMorgan mistakenly deleted 47 million emails
JPMorgan must pay a $4m penalty for mistakenly deleting emails, some of which had subsequently been requested in regulatory investigations.
Julie DiMauro2 min read
Supervision
FTC and DOJ's Antitrust Unit update guidance on use of ephemeral messaging
Supervision
What does ‘prompt’ mean in communications monitoring and reporting?
Enforcement
SEC says JPMorgan mistakenly deleted 47 million emails
At the FINRA Annual Conference this year, panelists highlighted trends such as those involving investor scams, Reg S-P, and e-communications.
Julie DiMauro 3 min read
A security checklist for regulated Industries.
Manuela Bárcenas | Fellow 5 min read
Disciplinary decisions issued January 31 – February 6, 2026.
Thomas Hyrkiel 3 min read
FINRA noted the case involved "at least 3,560 text messages" about firm business, including sensitive personal information and investment advice.
Julie DiMauro 3 min read
Disciplinary decisions issued January 24 – 30, 2026.
Thomas Hyrkiel 3 min read
FINRA's complaint outlines a detailed list of alleged violations, ranging from AML failures to electronic communications archiving shortcomings.
Julie DiMauro 6 min read
Disciplinary decisions issued January 1 – 16, 2026.
Thomas Hyrkiel 5 min read
Disciplinary decisions issued November 29 – December 5, 2025.
Thomas Hyrkiel 3 min read