2. 1. Find Out Who Controls Your Data
• Will you have to purchase your data back if you
terminate the contract?
• Will your vendor sell your information to third
parties?
• Do your documents contain sensitive data that
third parties should not be accessing?
3. 2. Before Sending Sensitive Data Off of
Your Server, Ask the Right Questions
• How safe is the vendor platform?
• Which Government’s jurisdiction are they
under, and how do their software rules vary?
• How is it maintained? Will you be informed of
service interruptions?
4. 3. Check for Hidden Fees
• What does the licensing encompass?
• Do they charge per-user? Are there training
fees?
• Are there fees for upgrades?
5. 4. How Scalable is The Solution?
• Are customizations offered?
• Can your IT team build upon the solution?
• Will you be charged to add new users?
6. 5. Where Does the Buck Stop?
• Is support included?
• What is their approach to training?
• Is user documentation provided?