FAQ and security

The answers owners need first

Before replying, owners want to know what becomes of their files. We open with that, then move on to the estimate and what follows.

Security comes first

Can we leave things out?: Yes, entirely. Pick whatever system, folder, client or matter you want left out. What to exclude is up to you.
Can we check what goes out?: Yes, fully. Nothing goes out until you have approved a sample of the copy. No approval, no copy.
Do you need our passwords?: No. No one asks for a password, and no password is ever shared. It stays that way throughout.
Do our originals ever leave?: Never. The originals stay with you. License Your Data prepares a de-identified copy, and that copy is the only thing licensed.
How are names and identifiers handled?: The copy swaps them for placeholders. The work stays clear while the people disappear.
Is an NDA in place?: Yes. An NDA comes first, and sharing waits for your approval.
Does it cost us anything?: No. It costs you nothing, from the estimate onward.

What kind of company fits?: Companies of 20 or more full-time staff with at least 3 years of history. A smaller team with a long history can qualify as well.
What moves the range?: How big the team is and how long you have operated. Your field is used to find buyers and has no effect on the number.
What will you ask me?: How big your team is, how long you have operated and what you do, and then how to reach you. Nothing more.
Is the range guaranteed?: No. Indicative estimate based on your answers. Not an offer or guarantee. What buyers want and a look at your records settle the final number.

We are a legal, accounting or healthcare practice. Is this open to us?: The scope is set with you and your counsel, with client or patient data kept out. We are not able to give legal advice.
Who will call me?: License Your Data, our licensing partner, has a data specialist phone you within minutes to arrange a 15-minute call.
Can I change my mind later?: Yes, at any point before you sign. Sharing waits for your approval.
And if my company is not a fit today?: The form lets you know. If you fall short of the bar for now, we will reach out when a buyer suits your business.

Write to Alan Mitchell, our Head of Data Partnerships, at alan.m@focushqecho.co. You can also read more about what stays out.

No cost, no passwords, and nothing goes out until you approve a sample.