Due Diligence Data Room is an online platform that uses cloud technology to store and exchange sensitive information. It is frequently used for M&A transactions as well as capital raising IPO and divestiture processes.
Due diligence is the method whereby companies share their assets and business to potential buyers in a purchase contract. During the review process parties exchange confidential documents that should be kept confidential due to privacy reasons. In most cases, the review involves multiple experts from various fields who have to access, comment on and update files. This can make the review lengthy and expensive. A virtual data room can help to streamline the review process and makes it more cost-effective for everyone involved.
A good online tool for due diligence allows users to upload and arrange their due diligence files into folders, and includes indexing tools as well as other navigation features. It should also have user activity monitoring, which will provide information on who watched what, at the time and how long.
Users should be able to import templates for due diligence requests that have already been developed. This will facilitate the process of making requests. They should be able to create their own groups, assign tasks and communicate with them, as well as add more users to the data room. Ideally, they should be able to access the platform without having to install or download any software. The most effective due diligence suites offer multiple layers of security and high-grade security practices. iDeals Solutions, for instance, offers 8 levels of granular permissions and a range of security certifications.