Data Portability in Messaging: Exporting Chats Between Apps

Initiatives are emerging worldwide to create programs that allow users to transfer chats and data between messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp. These proposals are being reviewed by governments and digital ministries in various jurisdictions.

How Data Portability Programs Would Work

The proposed programs would ensure free and secure data transfer. The software would be user-friendly and allow information to be stored on personal devices, minimizing the risk of data loss.

“The idea is to create a convenient program for transferring personal data from popular messengers to other services, ensuring security and convenience for users.”

Why This Data Matters

Messaging apps contain important information: personal conversations, photos, videos, and documents. Losing this data can lead to serious inconvenience and increase risks for users' information security. The push for data portability reflects growing global demand for user control over personal data.