Questions and security

The questions owners raise before replying

Nearly every owner wants the same seven answers before going on. Those come first, then the questions on the estimate and the process.

Security, plainly put

Can we exclude things?: Yes, you do. Any system, folder, client or matter can be left out. You choose the exclusions, and they stick.
Can we check what is shared before it goes?: Yes, always. Before anything is shared, a sample of the de-identified copy comes to you for approval. If the sample is wrong, nothing goes anywhere.
Is there an NDA?: Yes. Everything starts under NDA, before any detail about your systems is discussed, and nothing is shared until you approve.
How much does it cost?: No cost. There is no cost to you for the estimate, the call or anything after it.
Will we be asked for passwords?: No. At no step is a password requested or shared. If someone asks you for one, it is not part of this process.
Do our originals ever leave our systems?: No. Your originals stay where they are. What is licensed is a de-identified copy prepared by License Your Data, our licensing partner.
How are names and identifiers handled?: In the copy, placeholders take their place. The record still shows how the work was done, without showing who it was about.

Does the range count as an offer?: No. Indicative estimate based on your answers. Not an offer or guarantee. The real value depends on buyer demand and a review of your records.
How long will it take?: A minute or so. Four quick questions, with the range moving as you answer.
Who usually fits?: Companies with 20 or more full-time staff and 3 or more years in business. Smaller teams with many years of history may also qualify.
What sets the range?: How big the team is and how long you have operated. Your field is used to match buyers, and it never moves the number.

Who calls me?: Someone from License Your Data, typically a few minutes later. That call arranges a 15-minute conversation whenever it works for you.
And if we are not eligible today?: The form lets you know immediately. If you do not meet the bar yet, we will contact you should a buyer fit your company.
Ours is a medical, legal or accounting practice. Can we take part?: The scope is worked out with you and your own counsel, and no client or patient data goes in. We do not give legal advice on whether licensing fits your obligations.
Must I make any decision on the call?: No. Its purpose is to learn about your systems and answer your questions. Scope is agreed later, and you approve a sample before anything goes out.

You can reach Jade Brock, our VP, Data Partnerships, at jade.b@oakmereinstitute.co, and the data handling page has further detail.

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