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- Discuss confidential subjects and board topics in a secure, closed loop instant messaging system that complies with data retention policies and uses face recognition technology to prevent unauthorized access
- Create groups to discuss specific topics or hold 1:1 conversations, setting alerts to highlight urgent or critical messages
- Prevent sensitive data and confidential information from leaking to unauthorized personnel by keeping all communications on a separate channel
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