Data is not automatically transferable
Possessing files is not the same as having the right to license them. Review contracts, trade secrets, personal data, and intellectual property.
Useful preparation
Prepare a non-sensitive summary of record types, date range, approximate count, languages, formats, and how the data was collected.
Why buyers may pass
Limited volume, unclear provenance, mixed rights, duplication, low quality, or privacy restrictions can make a dataset unsuitable.
What to ask a buyer
Ask what use is intended, whether the license is exclusive, how information is protected, how long it is retained, and when payment occurs.
Next steps
Start with a non-sensitive overview of the information your business holds. If you want to explore a potential introduction to an AI data buyer, an initial assessment is available through WePayForData. Do not upload or disclose raw data before appropriate review.
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