# ChatGPT adds Locked Chats with PIN and biometric unlock

OpenAI · 2026-10-20 · Capability update

> ChatGPT introduced Locked Chats, moving sensitive conversations into a protected space unlocked by PIN or biometrics, with locked-chat messages excluded from regular memory. Rolling out to all plans.

This update bears on 1 kind of work in 1 market. Highest level accepted: L1 Assisted.

## The work it bears on

- [Implement data minimization and privacy controls](https://surviagi.com/work/software-cybersecurity-privacy-controls) (Cybersecurity and privacy engineering): L1 Assisted · From the publisher only

## Published at

- [Source 1](https://x.com/ChatGPT/status/2112597766333673624)

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