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August 07, 2025
WeTransfer & AI: Do you still trust your tools?
Recently, WeTransfer quietly adjusted its terms and conditions. Suddenly, your files were allowed to be used to train AI – without your knowledge. Many entrepreneurs thought, “That won’t happen to me.” But how sure are you?
In practice, Dutch companies often use dozens of tools whose fine print is never read. The risk? Unconscious data breaches, unclear ownership rights and loss of control over company-sensitive information.
At ALTA-ICT, we speak weekly to business owners who are surprised by the implications of such terms. Time to choose more consciously where you leave your data.
🔍 Where are the biggest concerns?
Our recent poll shows that business owners are particularly concerned about:
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Unconscious data breaches via tools like WeTransfer (50% of votes)
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Use of private accounts from Dropbox or Box without policy (32%)
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Confidential info in WhatsApp left floating around (14%)
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No visibility into access rights in shared platforms (5%)
These figures show that invisible risks in particular – tools that seem convenient but handle data unclearly – evoke the greatest fear.
💡 The safe route: Microsoft 365 with ALTA-ICT
With Microsoft 365, you can manage this smarter and more securely:
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📂 F iles centralized in SharePoint – always up-to-date and securely stored.
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👤 Clear access rights per employee – you know exactly who can see what.
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🚫 No more loose tools outside your policy.
And the best part? Everything stays within the Dutch AVG compliance frameworks.
🛡️ Why SMBs choose ALTA-ICT
At ALTA-ICT, we help SMEs collaborate securely and easily, without nasty surprises in the fine print.
We offer:
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✅ ISO27001 & NEN7510 certified security
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✅ Proactive monitoring and protection against data breaches
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✅ Complete compliance checks on tools and processes
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✅ Dutch specialization in regulation and culture
📈 What does this result in?
Companies switching to our approach see:
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Up to 40% fewer data breach incidents
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Faster collaboration thanks to one central environment
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Reduced IT costs by eliminating insecure tools
🚀 Conclusion: time for action
The digital world is changing rapidly – and so are the risks. Trust is good, but control is better.
📞 S chedule a free, no-obligation demo today and find out how to keep your business secure: alta-ict.co.uk/demobooks
Reference
¹https://www.linkedin.com/posts/altaict_ai-wetransfer-mkb-activity-7351190183276437504-xEdK
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