A data room is an online storage space that houses confidential documents and provides restricted access to review and evaluate them. It’s a powerful tool that can be used in all kinds of projects that require document sharing as well as professional storage and management of files, from M&A to tenders and capital raising.

Unlike standard cloud storage solutions the data stored in a data room could be highly confidential and sensitive and any loss of this data could potentially be devastating to an organization. Data rooms are protected by advanced security protocols that protect against unauthorised access. This is not possible with traditional cloud storage.

Due diligence is the most typical application of a data room during a transaction. This process may require the thorough examination of tens or thousands of highly sensitive documents. It is essential that the right people are able to complete this task in a secure setting. This is the reason why a virtual data room comes in.

When choosing a data room make sure you check the audited certificates of the provider and search for features like multi-tier http://dataroomdigital.blog/how-private-equity-investors-finance-startups-and-other-companies/ authorizations and granular control on user activity. Also look for tools for reporting including Q&A, reporting, and reporting tools. Also, look into software review platforms to see what others have to say about their experience with a specific provider.

iDeals is an excellent platform for due diligence with excellent support and easy to use interfaces. We’ve used it on a number of transactions and would recommend it to anyone looking for a secure platform to share sensitive information.