WhatsApp archiving for regulated industries

Archive Every Message.
Meet Every Regulation.

Purpose-built for financial institutions. Deploy today, be compliant tomorrow. No hardware, no IT burden, no disruption to your team.

7-Year Retention WORM Storage BYOD Coverage Same-Day Setup

Simple by design

How It Works

From sign-up to full compliance in four straightforward steps. No complex integrations, no device changes, no disruption.

1

Sign Up

Create your company account in minutes. No hardware required, no IT involvement needed.

2

Connect

Link your WhatsApp accounts with a simple QR scan. Staff keep using their existing devices.

3

Archive

Every message is captured automatically in real-time. Texts, images, documents, and voice notes.

4

Comply

Search, export, and produce records for any audit. Full metadata, tamper-proof, legally admissible.

The regulatory landscape

The Compliance Gap

Financial regulators worldwide now require archiving of ALL business messaging, including WhatsApp. Native backups do not meet these requirements.

SG

MAS (Singapore)

Record ALL trading communications, even if no trade occurs. BYOD coverage is mandatory.

HK

HKMA / SFC (Hong Kong)

7-year retention with tamper-proof storage and complete audit trails required.

MY

Bank Negara (Malaysia)

6-year AML/CFT record keeping with data governance framework compliance.

US

FINRA / SEC (United States)

Immutable archives, audit trails, and instant retrieval for regulatory inquiries.

$2M+
Maximum penalty for MAS violations
7 Years
Required retention across APAC regulators
68%
Of financial advisors use WhatsApp for client communication

The answer

Enterprise Archiving, Without the Complexity

Archived-It captures, secures, and archives every WhatsApp message in real-time, with zero disruption to your team.

Instant Compliance

  • Real-time message capture
  • 7-year tamper-proof retention
  • WORM (Write Once, Read Many) storage
  • Complete audit trails with full metadata

Zero Coverage Gaps

  • Automatic archiving from all devices
  • Full BYOD (personal device) coverage
  • No manual backups or staff action required
  • Texts, images, documents, and voice notes

Audit-Ready in Seconds

  • Full-text search across all messages
  • Instant CSV and JSON exports
  • Complete metadata capture and timestamps
  • Legally admissible, regulator-ready records

Capabilities

Everything You Need for Compliance

A comprehensive platform designed from the ground up for regulated financial communications.

Real-Time Capture

Messages archived the instant they are sent or received. No delays, no gaps.

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WORM Storage

Immutable, tamper-proof records that cannot be altered or deleted.

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7-Year Retention

Configurable retention policies that meet the strictest global requirements.

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BYOD Coverage

Archive messages from personal devices without MDM or device changes.

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Advanced Search

Full-text search with filters by date, sender, contact, and keyword.

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Audit Trails

Every action logged and timestamped for complete accountability.

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Instant Export

One-click CSV and JSON exports for regulators and legal teams.

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Role-Based Access

Granular permissions for administrators, compliance officers, and staff.

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Encryption

AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. Separate keys per company.

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Data Sovereignty

Choose your hosting region. Keep data where your regulators require.

Regulatory coverage

Built for Global Financial Regulations

Archived-It is designed to satisfy the archiving and record-keeping requirements of major financial regulators worldwide.

SG

Singapore (MAS & SGX)

  • 5-year minimum retention (7-year implemented)
  • ALL trading communications recorded
  • BYOD coverage for personal devices
  • Tamper-proof WORM storage

Reference: MAS Blue Book Sections 8.1-8.3

HK

Hong Kong (HKMA & SFC)

  • 7-year retention period
  • Secure, accessible electronic records
  • Maintains record authenticity and integrity
  • Available in English or Chinese

Reference: SFC Keeping of Records Rules

MY

Malaysia (Bank Negara)

  • 6-year retention (7-year implemented)
  • AML/CFT record keeping compliance
  • Data governance framework support
  • Business continuity compliance

Reference: Policy on Customer Information (2025)

US

United States (FINRA / SEC)

  • SEC Rule 17a-4 compliant storage
  • FINRA Rule 4511 compliant retention
  • Immutable WORM format records
  • Non-rewriteable, non-erasable archives

Reference: SEC & FINRA Recordkeeping Rules

Enterprise-grade protection

Security at Every Layer

Your data is protected by multiple layers of security controls, from encryption to access management to infrastructure hardening.

Data Protection

  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
  • End-to-end encryption preserved
  • Encrypted backups with separate keys

Access Controls

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Session management and timeouts
  • Complete company data isolation

Audit & Governance

  • Regular security assessments
  • Penetration testing programme
  • Security governance framework
  • Incident response procedures

Infrastructure

  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Automated daily backups
  • Disaster recovery plan
  • Real-time monitoring and alerting

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Native WhatsApp backups are not real-time, can be deleted by users, lack audit trails, and do not provide tamper-proof WORM storage. Financial regulators explicitly require purpose-built archiving solutions that guarantee immutability, completeness, and auditability. Archived-It meets all of these requirements.

Yes. Archived-It captures messages regardless of whether staff use corporate or personal devices. There is no need for MDM software, device swaps, or changes to your team's workflow. Staff simply scan a QR code and continue using WhatsApp as usual.

Same-day deployment for most organisations. Create your account, invite your team, and staff connect their WhatsApp via QR code. Archiving begins immediately. There is no hardware to install, no IT infrastructure to provision, and no lengthy integration project.

You choose your hosting region to meet data sovereignty requirements. We support deployments across AWS and Azure regions globally. All data remains in your selected region and is never transferred without explicit consent.

Yes. Export records in CSV or JSON format with a single click. Use full-text search with date, sender, and keyword filters to locate exactly what regulators request. Exports include complete metadata, timestamps, and media attachments.

Yes. All archived data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit. Each company has separate encryption keys. WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption is preserved during the archiving process.

Archived-It captures all message types: text messages, images, videos, documents, voice notes, contacts, and locations. Group chats and individual conversations are both covered. All media is stored alongside the message metadata for a complete record.

Not at all. Archiving happens silently in the background. Staff continue using WhatsApp exactly as they do today. There are no additional apps to install, no changes to their messaging experience, and no extra steps in their daily workflow.

Ready to Get Compliant?

Join financial institutions across Asia-Pacific and beyond who trust Archived-It for their WhatsApp archiving and compliance needs.

Same-day deployment Zero IT burden No hardware required Dedicated onboarding support