Virtual data room (VDR)

What is a virtual data room?

A virtual data room (VDR) is a secured online environment for providing and sharing sensitive documents in a controlled way. It is used above all for projects where many parties need access to confidential material.

What is a data room used for?

Typical uses are due-diligence reviews in M&A, financing rounds, real-estate transactions, board and committee work, and audits, where sensitive documents are provided in a structured and logged way.

What matters in a data room?

• Granular access rights per user and document
• Encryption in transit and at rest
• A complete audit log of all access
• Server location and GDPR compliance

How SecureCloud supports data rooms

With SecureCloud you can set up secure, encrypted areas for sensitive documents: granular, time-limited shares, access for external partners and a complete audit log, hosted in Germany and GDPR-compliant.

What is the difference between a data room and normal cloud storage?

A data room is designed for controlled sharing of sensitive documents with many parties, with especially granular rights and complete logging. Cloud storage serves general filing and collaboration.

What do you need a virtual data room for?

Above all for due diligence in M&A, financing, audits and committee work, when many parties need controlled access to confidential material.

Are virtual data rooms GDPR-compliant?

That depends on the provider. What matters is the server location, encryption, granular rights, an audit log and operation under European law.