help on chat history and employer having transcripts

mcfly27 · ‎03-05-2012

OK so I have a colleague in trouble with his employer over content of skype IM chat between 2 employees. However, they both deleted their chat history but the employer says they have copy of all the conversations.

1. I thought chat history was only held on users local machine - where else is it held?

2. I accept the employer has the right to do this but how \ what package? is this part of Skype Manager or something?

Elaine · ‎08-08-2011

Hi, mcfly27, and welcome to the Community!

1. I thought chat history was only held on users local machine - where else is it held?

You are correct - chat history is held on the user's local machine.

2. I accept the employer has the right to do this but how \ what package? is this part of Skype Manager or something?

Skype is secure and encrypted, so no one is able to view chats. The only caveats I am aware of is if users have shared their passwords or granted permissions for their accounts to be shared in applications such as Skype Manager.

Regards,

elainem77

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mcfly27 · ‎03-05-2012

So if permission was granted, are you saying Skype Manager records all chat even if the user deletes their history\doesnt record?

Elaine · ‎08-08-2011

Please see this thread:

http://community.skype.com/t5/Skype-Manager/Skype-manager-access-to-employee-activity/m-p/681903#M97...

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-> Please send Private Messages only upon request.
-> Good reads: Devise good passwords and stop password attacks
and http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/05/krebss-3-basic-rules-for-online-safety/
and this one, too: http://www.rd.com/slideshows/internet-security-how-not-to-get-hacked/

mcfly27 · ‎03-05-2012

ahh thanks - question answered..it was synchronising thats exposed the chat text.

Elaine · ‎08-08-2011

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If a suggested idea resolves your question, please click on the "Accept as Solution" button so everyone else will see what works!
-> Please send Private Messages only upon request.
-> Good reads: Devise good passwords and stop password attacks
and http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/05/krebss-3-basic-rules-for-online-safety/
and this one, too: http://www.rd.com/slideshows/internet-security-how-not-to-get-hacked/

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