"Disappearing" message apps like this will obviously cut down on the volume of logged messages. However, like snapchat, I worry that it lulls users into a false sense of privacy and security -- and it is naive to think you'll always know when a screenshot is taken. And this false security may breed a cavalier / sloppy attitude in what you say and send.
As I've told my kids (and I think this applies here), do not assume that the messages either disappear, or stay private. Or that you will even know that a screenshot has been taken.
* photos of the phone can be taken
* 3rd party apps may be able to take screenshots w/o notification
* security breaches in the messaging company
* messaging company logging data even when they say they are not
* Poor app implementation / caching
* Etc.. etc...
I try to assume that my family, friends, and enemies will eventually see and read what I send.
As I've told my kids (and I think this applies here), do not assume that the messages either disappear, or stay private. Or that you will even know that a screenshot has been taken.
* photos of the phone can be taken
* 3rd party apps may be able to take screenshots w/o notification
* security breaches in the messaging company
* messaging company logging data even when they say they are not
* Poor app implementation / caching
* Etc.. etc...
I try to assume that my family, friends, and enemies will eventually see and read what I send.