Data protection and data sovereignty for secure video conferences We provide the solution

You can rely on the highest security standards at all times, regardless of current agreements: At vitero, your data and your legal security are our top priority. We exclusively use servers in Germany with C5 certification from the BSI and ISO 27001 certification – for maximum data sovereignty and permanent protection against third-party access. Whether cloud or on-premises solution: with vitero inspire, you benefit from comprehensive functionality and outstanding quality without compromising. Choose a solution for your video conferences that perfectly combines security and top quality.

Our solution for high data protection

On premises and SaaS solutionThe on-premises option offers full control and responsibility with full range of functions – we support you with installation and maintenance.
Server location GermanyThe servers used by vitero GmbH are 100 % located in Germany. There is no data transfer to redundant systems outside Germany.
C5 & TÜV certified data centreThe servers used, which are 100% based in Germany, are ISO 27001 TÜV and BSI C5-certified (Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue).
German companyThe vitero GmbH, a spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute, is as a German company subject to the GDPR1, the BDSG2 and the TTDSG3 without any restrictions.
Headquarters in GermanyThe headquarters of vitero GmbH is located in Germany. There are no subsidiaries in the US – and thus no dependency on the “Patriot Act”.
Data protection related settingsRole-based access with defined rights as well as company password rules and deletion routines can be set individually.
Secure dial-in optionsThe dial-in to a vitero inspire session via telephone occurs with fully encrypted transmission of a personalised dial-in code.
Secure meeting linksFor a high level of access control for vitero sessions, the session codes are created randomly and with a minimum length by default.

Further measures to protect your data

DDoS protectionOur system is secured by DDoS protection. It is continuously being further developed – incl. through AI, for even more precision and speed to ensure the use of vitero at all times.
Penetration testingWe carry out regular penetration testing with specialised partners to ensure that vulnerabilities are closed quickly and system security is continuously improved.
TLS and DTLS encryptionBy using vitero inspire, we offer you the highest protection standard for your live online communication through TLS and DTLS encryption for your data communication.
Customised adaptationsYou can customise settings to suit your company-specific information security requirements, e.g. deactiva­tion of document exchange in the room or no anonymous participation.

Customer reference on data protection

„As a federal organisation with security tasks, we have high requirements regarding security and server location. When we decided to use vitero, we were particularly convinced by the excellent support and data protection provided by vitero.“

— Matthias Korth, Technisches Hilfswerk

Data protection agreement and data security Current developments

The increasing relevance of data protection and data security is nowadays beyond doubt and has been proven by numerous studies. The following overview describes some challenges of the current state and legal situation.

Legal uncertainty despite data protection agreementSince the “Privacy Shield” data protection agreement between the EU and the US was overturned in 2020, the legal situation has been uncertain. Only now, since the middle of 2023, an agreement has been in place again with the “Data Privacy Framework”, but no one knows how long it will last.
High losses due to industrial espionageTo date, the damage caused by industrial espionage is estimated at 223 billion euros per year in Germany4 alone. As the incident at the wind power company Enercon5 has shown, the American secret service is also involved in this industrial espionage. So it is not only about data protection, but also about data sovereignty.
No sufficient protection against unauthorised accessThe Patriot Act allows US authorities such as the NSA or the FBI to access the data of US companies and their subsidiaries abroad without restrictions. Even though the Data Privacy Framework currently ensures formal compliance with the GDPR1, the Patriot Act remains in place.
Increasing number of cyber attacksThe figures in Bitkom Research’s Economic Security Report 20226 make it clear how important IT security is. Around 84 percent of the companies surveyed were affected by theft, industrial espionage or sabotage in the last 12 months. The majority of these attacks are increasingly shifting into the digital space.

Secure, GDPR compliant & high quality video conferencing Data protection in the virtual space

When it comes to the data protection agreement between the EU and the USA, it is difficult to maintain an overview and act with planning certainty. A holistic security approach is necessary in order to communicate securely online regardless of current agreements. Transparency in the user interface and fine-grained rights and user management are essential – as current events make clear. This is exactly what vitero GmbH has been focussing on for 20 years: secure, ergonomic and efficient live online communication.

Frequently asked questions

Hybrid mode in vitero inspire Online and face to face efficiently combined

For the efficient implementation of hybrid settings, we have developed an intuitive solution in vitero inspire. The hybrid mode allows you to easily get started with the hybrid meeting and to effectively collaborate between on-site and online participants.