Source: BNR
Authors: Isa Radder and Aäron Loupatty
After the fuss around WeTransfer, Dutch alternatives to the data transfer provider are seeing an increase in users. This is evident from conversations BNR had with Secudoc and Filecap. 'People want a European and preferably a Dutch alternative,' says Filecap's ceo Florian Brouwers.
Thisweek it became clear that WeTransfer had suddenly changed its terms and conditions on a number of critical points. In doing so, the company granted itself the right to use files that users send back and forth for other purposes, such as developing AI services. After the outcry, WeTransfer quickly adjusted its policy again.
With that, WeTransfer does not appear to be repairing the damage it has caused. Dutch alternatives Secudoc and Filecap indicate to BNR that they are seeing an influx of potential customers and users to their services. 'There are dozens of companies approaching us, and I'm mainly talking about architecture firms, marketing companies and content creators,' says Brouwers of Filecap.
Dutch Secudoc is also seeing more recruitment. 'We're definitely getting more applications, so that's positive,' says technical director Wim Wisselink. 'Dozens of companies have called who are interested - especially law firms, who didn't know that WeTransfer is not AVG-proof.'
Individuals
In the case of Filecap, the company actually offers its services only to business owners. However, this may change in the near future 'We are working on a variant that will be made available to individuals. But fundamentally, our company remains primarily a business solution.' Secudoc is available to private individuals, Wisselink says. He assures users that data can be sent securely at his company. 'Our free variant for individuals works just as simply as WeTransfer, but with data that is encrypted and not even visible to us.'
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