# Secure Contacts App (SCA)

Welcome to the official documentation for **Secure Contacts App**. This resource provides comprehensive guidance for administrators and end-users to effectively deploy, configure, and use Secure Contacts within your organization.

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* Security through **GDPR-Compliant** contact management
* **No unintentional outflow** of confidential data to third-party apps, \
  such as Whatsapp and Google
* **No unintentional synchronisation** with rental cars and carsharings
* Ideal for **BYOD** and **COPE** devices
* **iOS Contact Provider**: Securely share managed contacts to the native iOS Contacts app, making them available for Siri, CarPlay, and other system features, all under IT control via App Configuration.
* **Contact Creation, Editing, and Deletion**: Users can create, edit, and delete their personal Outlook contacts directly in the app, including adding new contacts by scanning vCard QR codes.
* **Modern User Interface**: A modern look and improved navigation for a smoother experience.

### Documentation Overview

To help you get the most out of Secure Contacts, the documentation is organized as follows:

* [**Quick Facts**](https://docs.secure-contacts.com/introduction/quick-facts) – A concise summary of the key improvements and features.
* [**Technical Security Overview**](https://docs.secure-contacts.com/introduction/technical-security-overview) – Explore the security architecture and safeguards that protect your data.
* [**Data Protection and GDPR Compliance**](https://docs.secure-contacts.com/introduction/data-protection-and-gdpr-compliance) – Understand how Secure Contacts ensures privacy and regulatory compliance.
* [**Editions**](https://docs.secure-contacts.com/introduction/editions) – Compare the available Secure Contacts editions and their features to determine which best fits your organization.
* [**Quick Start Guides**](https://docs.secure-contacts.com/quickstart-guide/requirements) – Step-by-step instructions to get up and running quickly with Secure Contacts.

### Getting Started

For new users, start with the **Quick Start Guides** and **Quick Facts** to understand the main capabilities.\
Administrators and developers should refer to the **Technical Security Overview**, **App Configuration Policies**, and **Editions** page to select and configure the appropriate version for your organization.

### **All Contacts in one App** <a href="#securecontactsapp-sca-safe-and-gdprcompliant-allcontactsinoneapp" id="securecontactsapp-sca-safe-and-gdprcompliant-allcontactsinoneapp"></a>

* **Pool all** your Business Contacts
* **Automatic integration** of all Contacts without **manual data maintenance**
* Simple **Caller ID** including for contacts from the CRM system
* **Anonymized calls** can be placed directly from the app without displaying the caller\`s number
* **Single sign on**
* **Easy quick search**
* **Out-of-office function**
* Display of Out of Office Status Messages

  • Display of Addresses (open address in maps app)

  • Display of Organizational Chart (show manager)

### **DATA PRIVACY AT RISK: BUSINESS CONTACTS** <a href="#securecontactsapp-sca-safe-and-gdprcompliant-dataprivacyatrisk-businesscontacts" id="securecontactsapp-sca-safe-and-gdprcompliant-dataprivacyatrisk-businesscontacts"></a>

The GDPR limits the extent to which business contacts may be stored in the smartphone’s address, because

* a phone’s contact data **automatically syncs with commercial platforms such as those belonging to Apple, Facebook/WhatsApp or Google**
* a phone’s contact data can **synchronize** unintentionally **with rental cars and carsharings**


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