What is a virtual team?

A virtual team, or distributed team, is a workforce of employees who perform their roles from different locations while staying connected through digital collaboration tools. Because they don’t work in the same office, team members rely on video meetings, messaging platforms, and shared workspaces. Because all communication and collaboration takes place online, using strong privacy and security tools helps protect sensitive company data and ensures that remote work stays secure.

Do all video conferencing tools offer end-to-end encryption?

No, many of the commonly used video conferencing tools don’t support end-to-end encryption, or if they do, there are significant limitations. For example, Microsoft Teams offers end-to-end encryption only for one-on-one voice and video calls, but it’s not enabled by default and protects only voice and video, not chat or other media shared during the call.

Why do I need a secure video call tool?

Under the US CLOUD Act, it’s possible that US-owned video conferencing tools, such as Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, could be compelled to hand over any data they store on servers, even if they’re located overseas. Using a video call tool that offers end-to-end encryption and doesn’t operate within the United States is an easy way to future-proof your organization's privacy.

Why are virtual meetings useful?

Virtual meetings are helpful when working with remote teams or a distributed workforce. With WFH days and hybrid roles becoming the norm, it’s essential to provide your employees with ways to get face-to-face time with colleagues when they’re not in the same office.

Protect virtual teams with Proton Meet

End-to-end encryption to protect confidential information
High-quality audio and video for seamless conferencing
Intuitive functionality for quick and easy collaboration

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Why use Proton Meet for your virtual team conferencing?

Don’t risk leaving your team meetings vulnerable to surveillance, data collection, and AI training. Proton Meet protects your privacy at every step.

Secure, encrypted meetings

Proton Meet uses advanced Messaging Layer Security (MLS) to protect the contents of your video calls and chats from unauthorized access. Everything, from video and audio to chat messages and files shared, is encrypted from end to end.

Protected by European privacy laws

Video conferencing providers based in the US are subject to expansive surveillance laws that can compromise your business. Proton is based in a high-privacy European jurisdiction, giving your virtual time strong legal protection anywhere in the world.

All the privacy you need, all the features you’d expect

When teams aren’t clear on what needs extra protection, sensitive data tends to travel further than it should. These best practices help keep it contained.

Seamless collaboration

Connect from anywhere — host or join meetings from your desktop or mobile
Start a meeting in seconds by creating a meeting link and inviting anyone to join, even if they don’t have a Proton Account
Send messages in real-time with the built-in chat feature

Screen sharing and recording

Easily share your screen during meetings with a picture-in-picture screen
Switch between tabs without losing track of the screen you’re sharing
Record meetings if needed for absent colleagues or wider distribution

Integration with Proton Calendar

Schedule and manage meetings via Meet, or use the appointment scheduling tool in Proton Calendar
Sync your calendar to a private scheduling page and invite colleagues to choose an available slot
Proton Meet links are automatically added to your calendar when scheduled through Proton Calendar

Intuitive interface

Mute audio, turn off video, or remove participants from meetings
Hosts can lock the meeting room once participants have joined
Blur your background, turn on the noise filter, or stop incoming video

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How remote teams can use Proton for Business

Organizations with remote or distributed teams need a full suite of privacy tools. The more online you are, the more important it is to have secure, encrypted collaboration tools — so we help you take privacy seriously.

Protect your business communications and stay compliant with data protection laws. End-to-end encryption protects your company emails and calendar from unauthorized access and data breaches.

Collaborate securely with cloud storage that provides end-to-end encryption for your files and documents, keeping them safe from data breaches, online surveillance, and AI training models.

Create strong login credentials, share access securely, and protect your data with a password manager. Receive alerts about data breaches, enforce two-factor authentication, and use Authenticator for extra account security.

Protect your remote teams and ensure safe access to your company resources from anywhere, so your team can work securely no matter where they are.

Lumo for Business gives your organization the power of AI, while keeping your data private. Unlike other AI services, Lumo doesn’t log conversations or use them for training.

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Frequently asked questions about virtual teams

What is a virtual team?: A virtual team, or distributed team, is a workforce of employees who perform their roles from different locations while staying connected through digital collaboration tools. Because they don’t work in the same office, team members rely on video meetings, messaging platforms, and shared workspaces.
Because all communication and collaboration takes place online, using strong privacy and security tools helps protect sensitive company data and ensures that remote work stays secure.
Do all video conferencing tools offer end-to-end encryption?: No, many of the commonly used video conferencing tools don’t support end-to-end encryption, or if they do, there are significant limitations. For example, Microsoft Teams offers end-to-end encryption only for one-on-one voice and video calls, but it’s not enabled by default and protects only voice and video, not chat or other media shared during the call.
Why do I need a secure video call tool?: Under the US CLOUD Act, it’s possible that US-owned video conferencing tools, such as Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, could be compelled to hand over any data they store on servers, even if they’re located overseas. Using a video call tool that offers end-to-end encryption and doesn’t operate within the United States is an easy way to future-proof your organization's privacy.
Why are virtual meetings useful?: Virtual meetings are helpful when working with remote teams or a distributed workforce. With WFH days and hybrid roles becoming the norm, it’s essential to provide your employees with ways to get face-to-face time with colleagues when they’re not in the same office.