Imagine a theft occurs in a busy shopping centre. Multiple parties—mall security, local police, store staff and legal professionals—must act quickly and in coordination to investigate and resolve the incident. The suspect has been captured on several video sources, including in-store CCTV, mall-wide surveillance systems, and a passer-by’s mobile phone. To identify and apprehend the individual, these video recordings, along with witness statements, need to be shared securely across different organizations.
This type of collaboration has to happen fast and within the boundaries of strict regulations like GDPR. It also needs to maintain the integrity of the chain of evidence and ensure that every step is documented for legal and auditing purposes.
Databeamer makes this possible by enabling secure encrypted transmission of large video files without relying on insecure methods like USB drives or unprotected file-sharing platforms. Stakeholders can control who has access to specific data, ensuring only authorized persons can view or handle sensitive information. These stakeholders can also send a one-time request to external individuals—such as the civilian witness in this case—asking them to upload their video footage of the incident.
Every interaction with the data is logged, creating a clear audit trail for accountability.
The platform fits seamlessly into existing workflows, reducing manual file handling and lowering the risk of data breaches or mishandling. It also enables secure, compliant collaboration between different organizations, from mall security to police and legal teams, without compromising the confidentiality of the evidence.
By using Databeamer, the entire response process—from the moment of the incident to the final legal outcome—becomes more efficient, more secure and manageable.