Per German data protection sources WeTransfer is viewed critically for B2B use due to caching on US servers and the absence of end-to-end encryption. A 2025 terms update referencing AI training was reverted after public criticism. Conbool SecureFiles is the German counterpart: no hard size cap, encrypted, no US cloud, with audit log.
Conbool SecureFiles hands files off as a direct line between two endpoints. In zero-knowledge mode the sender's browser encrypts, the server only sees ciphertext. Outlook add-in included, GDPR Art. 28 data processing agreement included.
EU hosting, ISO-27001 certified infrastructure.
End-to-end encryption on demand, TLS in transit always.
GDPR Art. 30 audit log, retention configurable.
Seven points from real business file transfer.
Conbool SecureFiles | WeTransfer Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting jurisdiction | EU jurisdiction, ISO 27001 | Netherlands with US infrastructure |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional client-side | No, TLS only |
| Maximum file size | No hard size cap | 20 GB on Pro plan |
| Audit log GDPR Art. 30 | Standard | Limited |
| Virus scan by default | Built-in malware scan | Not documented |
| Outlook add-in | Classic, New, Web | Not available |
| Secure Inbox | Included | File request only |
As of 2026. Statements about WeTransfer are based on publicly available terms of service 2024 to 2026, help-center documentation and press coverage.
Per German data protection sources WeTransfer caches files on US servers. The CLOUD Act allows US authorities to demand data from US providers regardless of storage location. Conbool hosts exclusively in the EU.
Conbool GmbH, German ownership
Independent German company. No US parent, no CLOUD Act exposure.
Hosting exclusively in the EU
Cloudflare EU region and EU storage. No transatlantic transfer by default.
Data processing agreement
GDPR Art. 28 DPA included, Standard Contractual Clauses for sub-processors.
GDPR Art. 30 record
Prepared record of processing activities, downloadable for customers.
In early 2025 WeTransfer phrased its terms in a way that potentially allowed uploaded files to train AI systems. After public criticism the clause was reverted. Conbool has a technically guaranteed position: in zero-knowledge mode the server sees no cleartext.
Conbool with no AI training clause
Terms include no training license. Content is not analyzed.
Zero-knowledge as a technical guarantee
Anyone using zero-knowledge mode gives Conbool no access to cleartext, not even theoretically.
Technical guarantees over policy clauses
Conbool grounds data protection in technical guarantees such as zero-knowledge and EU hosting, not in shifting policy text.
Data protection impact assessment
Prepared DPIA templates for Conbool SecureFiles, available to data protection officers.
WeTransfer is essentially an upload link. Conbool adds Outlook integration, Secure Inbox and Entra ID, which makes the difference for everyday employee use.
Outlook add-in
Send straight from Outlook. Classic, New, Web. One click, done.
Secure Inbox
Externals send files to you encrypted, no account required. WeTransfer Receive done GDPR-compliant.
Passwordless retrieval
Returning recipients skip the password for 12 months. Safer than password by email.
Entra ID and Active Directory
Native SSO, group policies, user management. No separate IAM product needed.
Modulare deutsche Alternative mit echtem Zero-Knowledge.
Sicherer Dateitransfer statt FTP — Outlook-Add-in, Audit-Log, NIS-2.
Verschlüsselter Dateiversand nach Art. 32 DSGVO und NIS-2.
Dateien sicher empfangen — persönlicher Upload-Link für Externe.
Outlook-Anhang zu groß? Direkt aus Outlook verschlüsselt versenden.
Demo in 30 minutes. Migration support included. No lock-in contract.
Statements about WeTransfer are based on publicly available terms of service 2024 to 2026, help-center documentation, coverage of the 2025 terms update and assessments by German data protection sources. Statements about Conbool are based on its own product documentation and ISO-27001 infrastructure certification.
WeTransfer is a trademark of WeTransfer B.V. Conbool is a trademark of Conbool GmbH. All statements without warranty of continued accuracy.
No US cloud caching. No AI training risk in the terms of service.