What is data inheritance?

Data inheritance is included as an integral function in all SecureSafe online safes (SecureSafe FREE, SecureSafe Password PRO, SecureSafe SILVER, SecureSafe GOLD). Using this function, you can arrange to have passwords and files passed on automatically and securely to beneficiaries among your family, partners and friends in the case of an emergency or fatality.

Data inheritance is  easy -to- use:

1. Store documents and passwords in the SecureSafe online safe.
2. Specify beneficiaries who are to be given access to the data if anything should happen to you.
3. Allocate your data and passwords to your beneficiaries.
4. In the event of an emergency, the DataInherit -function guarantees the safe notification of your beneficiaries and the secure transfer of your data.

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Who are beneficiaries, and what will they receive?

You specify individuals who are to be recipients, such as people from among your circle of family, partners and friends. You then allocate the various documents and passwords to these individuals. Data which you do not allocate to anyone will be securely deleted in the event of your demise.

Who activates the data inheritance?

You specify one or more persons to be authorized activators, such as your life partner or close friends. These beneficiaries will then be able to activate the data inheritance by using an activation code. You do not need a lawyer or other formalities for this process. Improper activation is rendered impossible by the DataInherit safeguarding delay. Read more in FAQ.

How does the DataInherit- function know when the inheritance process shouldbe started?

As the account owner, you define a person you trust to be your authorized activator. You will hand over instructions and an inheritance activation code to one or several activators (e.g. your business partner, spouse, parents...). In casethe event that anything happens to you, the trusted activator enters the activation code into the system. SecureSafe has a fraud protection system in place that will first warn the account owner that the process has been started. Only if you do not react within a specified time interval (anywhere from minutes to months) will the process be started.

How are beneficiaries notified?

Beneficiaries will receive the access codes for the files and passwords which you have allocated to them by means of a securely encrypted email or by registered mail sent to any destination worldwide through the Swiss postal service.

Can I test how the inheritance process works?

Data inheritance is important, and the set- up is quickly completed. We recommend that you try a simple test. Sing- up for a free account in less than a minute and test it yourself.