Office 365: OneDrive Security Recommendations

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Microsoft OneDrive for Business (known at UW-Eau Claire as OneDrive –UW-Eau Claire and hereafter in this document for simplicity's sake as OneDrive), is secure cloud-based storage. Microsoft has guaranteed (via our contract or their web site) the data is stored within servers in the U.S., data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and customer data will not be accessed for uses other than troubleshooting or as directed by users. (See the Office 365 Trust Center for more information.) However, because OneDrive is a cloud-based file storage and sharing utility, its use presents some potential risk to UW-Eau Claire and its students, faculty, and staff:

 

Appropriate File Storage on OneDrive

UW-Eau Claire offers a variety of storage options designed to handle particular needs that may arise. Some options may be more appropriate for specific types of files based on their content and size.

How to Use OneDrive Securely

Secure the workstation or device you are using to access OneDrive:

Use only secure network connections:

Exercise caution when sharing files online:

Review sharing privileges in OneDrive on at least a quarterly basis: