Security
Summary
- Your files are always encrypted (AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit).
- We are fully GDPR-compliant, with servers located in the EU.
- We never train on your files, share your data, or compromise confidentiality.
- By default, files are deleted after transcription unless you choose Safe Vault for secure storage.
- Good Tape is trusted by professionals who don’t trust other tech tools.
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When you use Good Tape, you’re handing us something important. Maybe it’s a confidential client meeting, a sensitive interview, a legal deposition, or the recording of a lecture that took weeks to prepare. Whatever it is, we know one thing: it matters to you.
That’s why we’ve built Good Tape to be more than just transcription software. Security isn’t a feature we tacked on it’s the foundation we built the entire company on. Our users don’t just come to us for speed and accuracy. They come because they need a tool they can actually rely on.
We’ll be clear: you can’t always see security working. That’s the point. But if you dig beneath the surface, you’ll find we’ve made deliberate choices at every level: legal, technical, organizational, and ethical to keep your data safe at all times.
Secure GDPR transcription
We are proud to be fully GDPR compliant. GDPR is about respecting the rights of individuals, and we’ve adopted that mindset across everything we do. Your data belongs to you, and protecting it is a job that we take extremely seriously
All transcription is processed on servers inside the EU with no hidden transfers or offshore storage. Files are encrypted the moment they leave your device through HTTPS secured upload, and GDPR governs how your data is stored, processed, and deleted so you stay in control.
We only use EU based subprocessors, ensuring your data remains protected under some of the world’s strictest privacy standards.
Advanced Encryption
We use encryption everywhere to eliminate security gaps. All stored data is protected with AES 256 encryption, the same standard used by banks and government institutions, and every transfer between you and Good Tape is secured with TLS 1.2 or 1.3 or mutual TLS.
Multi factor authentication is enforced across all internal systems. In simple terms, even if someone intercepted your file or a data transfer, they would not be able to read or use it.
Data processing agreement
If you’re using Good Tape Pro or Business, you’ll receive a Data Processing Agreement (DPA). This legally binding document commits us in writing to everything described here: encryption, GDPR compliance, deletion, and Safe Vault storage.
For organizations where compliance isn’t optional, DPA is your assurance in writing that we meet professional-grade standards.
Data subprocessors
A subprocessor is any external company we work with that may process limited parts of your data in order to provide essential functionality for example, cloud hosting or secure storage.
We want you to know exactly how and where your data is handled when you use our transcription tool.
Made in Denmark with love
Good Tape is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. We’re a private limited company (ApS), registered under company CVR number DK43724509, with our office at: Njalsgade 21G, 3rd Floor DK-2300 Copenhagen S Denmark
Our entire team works in-house. That means we don’t outsource sensitive work to unknown third parties. Every decision is made by people you can look up, reach out to, and hold accountable. Behind the AI we are real people.
Trusted by the people who don’t trust tech
Journalists who don’t trust other platforms. Lawyers who can’t risk a leak. Academics who handle sensitive research. Consultants who need confidentiality. They all use Good Tape.
Nearly 3 million professionals and teams trust us because in professions where mistakes cost more than money Good Tape has become the standard.
Secure AI transcription
for professionals
When you can’t afford to compromise on security
Your files are always yours
Here’s one thing we’ll never compromise on: your files don’t belong to us. They’re yours. Our role is simple: to turn it into text safely, accurately, and privately.
- No training on your data: Unlike many AI products, we will never use your recordings to train machine learning models.
- No commercial sharing: We don’t sell, rent, or trade your personal information with anyone. Ever.
- Limited access: The only time a Good Tape employee can access your file is when you explicitly request support, and even then, it requires multi-factor authentication and is fully logged.
- Full transparency: All user actions (logins, changes, file access) are tracked so you know exactly what’s happening.
You always stay in control of your data
We know some users want their files deleted immediately after transcription. Others need secure long-term storage. That’s why Good Tape gives you both options:
- Automatic deletion: By default, files are deleted after transcription. Nothing stays on our servers longer than necessary.
- Safe Vault: If you need to keep your files, you can store them in Safe Vault: Your private, encrypted storage inside Good Tape. Safe Vault keeps recordings safe and accessible, under your control.
Trusted by professionals and teams
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Help center (FAQ)
What makes Good Tape different?
We focus on one thing: transcription. Good Tape is fast, secure, accurate, and simple. No data selling, no training on your files, no clutter.
How accurate is Good Tape?
Good Tape delivers some of the most accurate AI transcripts available, supporting 100+ languages, accents, and fast speech. You spend less time correcting and more time creating.
Is Good Tape secure to use?
Yes. Files are encrypted, stored safely within the EU, and never shared or used for AI training. We’re fully GDPR compliant and offer signed DPAs.
Can I use Good Tape on my phone?
Yes. The Good Tape app for iOS and Android lets you record, upload, and transcribe instantly, with live feedback on audio quality.
What happens to my files in Good Tape?
Your files are deleted automatically after transcription unless you choose to keep them. They’re encrypted and stored securely within the EU.
Can I use Good Tape for my team?
Yes. Good Tape Teams lets you share, organize, and collaborate securely on transcriptions and projects.
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