What Is a Secure Data Room?

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A secure data room is a place which houses data of a special nature. Its goal is to facilitate the exchange of documents in legal proceedings, M&A transactions, etc. They can be virtual or physical. However, with the development of technology virtual data rooms are becoming increasingly popular as they are economical, user-friendly and are backed by a variety of security measures.

While cloud storage on its own can be used for non-confidential files, a virtual data room is the best option for sharing confidential files including due diligence files in M&A deals and venture capital transactions. They are equipped with a multi-level security system of security, including encryption and dynamic watermarks, which prevent any unauthorized dissemination, as well as two-step verification of access. Some data rooms online offer reports on activity, which indicate who has accessed what files and the time they accessed it.

When choosing a service provider, be sure that they offer these essential functionalities.

Permission controls that are flexible and allow administrators to define specific downloading and viewing rights for each document. An enhanced search function that can find exact and partial matches in folders and documents with OCR filters, filters, and full-text searches. Ability to upload all documents within one folder and index them automatically to make them easier to find. Pop-ups with NDA terms appear when documents are downloaded or viewed to ensure users agree with the terms. The ability to establish different groups and assign roles to them. Real-time translation of documents to eliminate obstacles in the language that can slow down the collaboration process during global M&A deals.