Question 1

What features are included in Ansarada’s virtual data room?

Accepted Answer

As one of the most trusted virtual data room providers, Ansarada offers advanced security, AI insights, seamless collaboration, granular access controls, and smart document tools – fully integrated, customisable and backed by 24/7 expert support.

Question 2

Is the platform secure enough for legal and financial use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With dynamic watermarking, self-destructing files and ISO 27001 certification, Ansarada meets the highest standards for sensitive legal and financial data.

Question 3

Can the platform handle large, complex deals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ansarada's VDR is designed for scale. It manages large document volumes, supports user groups and demanding workflows with ease.

With AI-powered insights, advanced permissions, and seamless collaboration tools, it’s trusted by top legal, financial, and corporate teams to streamline even the trickiest cross-border deals.

Question 4

Can I customise access and document permissions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with role-based access controls, document-level security, and instant access revocation, you can stay in command of who sees what, and when.

Question 5

How is user activity monitored for compliance?

Accepted Answer

Real-time tracking, audit logs, and AI analytics monitor every click, view and download to ensure full transparency and compliance throughout.

Question 6

Can I expire or watermark shared documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Admins can set document expiry dates, revoke access instantly and apply automatic watermarks to keep shared content secure even after it leaves the platform.

Question 7

How long is data retained after the deal?

Accepted Answer

Up to 90 days post-close, unless extended via Ansarada Always which is built for long-term success and audit readiness.

Question 8

What kind of support is available during complex deals?

Accepted Answer

Ansarada’s expert team is available 24/7, every day of the year. Get fast, personalised help via phone, email, and live chat for setup, user management, and real-time issue resolution when you need it most.

Question 9

How do I get started with the data room?

Accepted Answer

Getting started with Ansarada’s data room for transactions is simple. Sign up online, choose your deal type, upload documents, set permissions, and invite your team. You’ll be up and running in minutes, with expert support and standby 24/7.

Question 10

What is the difference between a Virtual Data Room and cloud storage

Accepted Answer

A Virtual Data Room is designed for sharing sensitive documents with controlled access, detailed audit trails, and workflows suited to due diligence. Cloud storage is designed for general file storage and collaboration, and often lacks the permission depth, watermarking, and defensible activity reporting needed for regulated or high stakes processes.

Question 11

How secure is a Virtual Data Room

Accepted Answer

A secure Virtual Data Room includes encryption in transit and at rest, strong authentication, granular permissions, and continuous activity logging. Ansarada Virtual Data Room is ISO 27001 certified and includes controls such as watermarking and document expiry, supported by documented security practices. Ansarada has officially aligned its AI governance framework with ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).

Question 12

What permissions can I control

Accepted Answer

Most Virtual Data Rooms let you control access by user and group, down to folder and document level. Common controls include view only access, download and print controls, expiry dates, watermarking, and instant access revocation. Ansarada goes a step further and has has a unique Rights Management System users can remotely self-destruct documents at any stage, no matter where your documents end up.

Question 13

Can I prevent downloads or screenshots

Accepted Answer

You can restrict downloads and printing and apply dynamic watermarks to deter leaks. No system can fully prevent someone capturing what they can view, for example with a phone photo, but strong controls, audit trails, and rapid access revocation reduce risk and improve accountability. Ansarada also offers higher secutity with Remote Self Destruct, which allows you to revoke access to shared documents even if they have been saved externally

Question 14

Do you support SSO and MFA

Accepted Answer

Some Virtual Data Rooms support SSO and MFA, but it varies by provider. Ansarada supports SSO and provides MFA options, including authenticator based MFA.

Question 15

How quickly can we set up a room

Accepted Answer

Most teams can set up a Virtual Data Room in days if documents are ready, especially using templates and bulk upload. Traditional way is to go through sales assistance. Ansarada describes setup in seconds, through self-service e-commerce and also states you can prepare a data room for free until your transaction is live.

Question 16

How many external users can we invite

Accepted Answer

User limits and pricing treatment vary by provider. Ansarada states its plans include unlimited users, which removes per user friction when inviting bidders, investors, advisors, or auditors.

Question 17

Can we set expiry dates and access windows

Accepted Answer

Yes. Virtual Data Rooms commonly support expiry dates, time limited access, and immediate access removal. This is useful for staged diligence, multi bidder processes, and ensuring access ends when a party exits the process.

Question 18

Do you provide an audit trail for compliance

Accepted Answer

Yes. A Virtual Data Room should provide a full audit trail of activity such as logins, document views, downloads, and permission changes, with reporting that can be exported for compliance and transaction records. Ansarada states it has advanced reporting for Audit trail.

Question 19

Where is data hosted and can we choose residency

Accepted Answer

It depends on the provider. Not all providers are located worldwide. Ansarada offers a choice of data storage locations for documents at rest, with specific regions listed in its support documentation. an example is Ansarada states it is is the only Virtula Data Room provider to offer hosting in the Middle East.

Question 20

How does pricing work for one off deals vs multiple deals

Accepted Answer

For one off transactions, per project pricing is common and can be simpler to approve. For repeat use, subscription pricing can improve unit economics and scaling across multiple projects. Ansarada also positions its pricing as transparent, with pricing displayed on its website and an instant quote flow.

Question 21

What support do you provide during a live transaction

Accepted Answer

Support varies by vendor and plan. Ansarada states it provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week support, and publishes a recent CSAT figure of 96.6%.

Virtual Data Room

What is a virtual data room (VDR)?

Built for transactions that matter

Powerful features, complete oversight

No strings attached. Your Data Room is completely free until your transaction is live.

Trusted by CEOs and their advisors to bring order to their transactions

Common Virtual Data Room use cases

M&A

Capital Raising

IPO

Due Diligence

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