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At dataXchange, we're committed to protecting your data - not exploiting it. That’s why we think it's important to talk about a significant update in WeTransfer’s Terms of Service, specifically Section 6.3, and what it could mean for your business and your clients’ confidentiality.

The workplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with technology playing a pivotal role in daily operations. However, this rapid evolution has led to a phenomenon known as "Shadow IT," where employees use unsanctioned software, applications, or services without explicit approval from their organisation's IT department.

Safeguarding sensitive information is paramount, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) emphasizes this necessity. When it comes to sharing data, particularly via email, understanding the risks is essential for compliance and safeguarding personal information.

So, we asked ChatGPT if you should use dataXchange to transfer files...

We all use email on a daily basis as our primary method of communication. Countless emails are sent across the world with the majority of legitimate emails usually finding their destination, but the same cannot always be said for emails carrying large attachments.

A lettings agency who used FTP to transfer sensitive personal data, has been fined.

An organisation is far more likely to be become a victim of data theft from within, than from external threats.

Accidental disclosure of data is probably a greater risk to you than data theft from hacking.

First of all, what is it?

256 bit encryption is a data encryption technique that uses a 256-bit key to encrypt and decrypt data or files. It is one of the most secure encryption methods and is used in most modern encryption algorithms, protocols and technologies including AES and SSL.

One of the problems with GDPR, is that it doesn’t state exactly what people should do when it comes to securing personal data. Businesses should use appropriate organisational and technical measures to protect data, which is pretty vague and open to interpretation.

Aside from using email (which has its’ own issues), using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to transfer data is still one of the most widely used mechanisms.

In short. No.

Often these applications are used outside the scope of the IT department and those responsible for IT security and GDPR compliance within an organisation.