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Virtual data rooms are safe repositories that allow users to access confidential documents in a controlled environment during due diligence or other business transactions. It provides a higher level of security protocols that other file-sharing platforms don’t have, including access to the user’s permissions at a high level for encryption at rest and in transit and two-factor authentication including content watermarking, and audit trails that show logins and uploads, as well as downloads. These features reduce the threat of theft of intellectual property and unauthorized access to sensitive financial and corporate information that could jeopardize contracts or cause lawsuits.

A virtual data room is most commonly used to share IP documents with other parties, including potential licensing partners and buyers, during M&A due-diligence. The capacity of virtual data rooms allows them to share large or confidential documents with internal teams as well as the stakeholders. They also facilitate collaboration with auditors, outside counsels or consultants.

Utilizing a virtual data space for bankruptcy or restructuring due diligence is a fantastic way to streamline the process with outside participants. These kinds of transactions typically require reviews of a company’s previous financial performance and debt, as well as accounting reports as well as cash flow statements capital budgets for expenditures, legal contracts and liens and customer credit reports. A strong data room security system is necessary to protect against unauthorized access to these critical documents and protect the integrity of the transaction.