WeTransfer’s New Terms: What Do They Mean for Your Data in 2025?
- thesocialimpactnl
- Sep 19, 2025
- 2 min read
In July 2025, WeTransfer quietly updated its Terms of Service. For many entrepreneurs, this change went unnoticed, but in the creative sector it sparked major concern. The new terms seemed to suggest that WeTransfer could use your files to train AI.
The immediate question: is my work still safe?
Public backlash and a quick reversal
As soon as this became public, the response was fierce. Designers, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs feared that their work, their intellectual property, could end up inside AI systems without their permission or compensation.
Within just a few weeks, WeTransfer rolled back the controversial clause. Their official statement: files are not used to train AI. The license you grant to WeTransfer only applies to operating, developing, and improving the service itself (think storage, transfer, and content moderation).
Why this still matters
That clarification may be reassuring, but the situation highlights how vulnerable you are as a business owner. Terms of Service are quietly updated more often than you think and suddenly something could be in there that you never agreed to.
And let’s be honest: who really rereads the fine print every month? Exactly.
That’s why this issue remains important, even though WeTransfer has removed the AI language.
What does this mean for your business?
If you’re working with sensitive data like proposals, client information, contracts, or internal documents, keep these points in mind:
Check your tools’ terms regularly. Watch out for words like “AI,” “data analytics,” and “machine learning.”
Use secure systems for confidential information. Share sensitive documents via a protected client portal or a tool you control. This protects your data and your clients’ trust.
Choose AI solutions built with privacy by design. Not all AI tools handle data in the same way. Some are designed from the ground up to keep your data safe.
How we do this at Autopilots
Our AI Employees are built with privacy by design. That means:
no training on client data
no hidden data usage
full control stays with you
Everything is set up according to the AI Act and GDPR guidelines. No surprises, no vague clauses.
AI is the future, but trust is the foundation
Technology moves fast. AI offers incredible opportunities, but transparency and security matter more than ever. Clients want to know what happens with their data.
At Autopilots, we understand AI doesn’t have to be impersonal or risky. In fact, when used right, it makes your business more human, more efficient, and more reliable. And that starts with trust.
👉 Curious how you can leverage AI in your business without compromising on data security?
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