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Review cloud-folder sharing

Private files are not publicly accessible.

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Private files are not publicly accessible.

Private files are not publicly accessible.

Who this is for

Folder owners or authorised managers; the source describes Google Drive, so check your own platform manual otherwise.

Why this matters

You can check the intended audience for files.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Open sharing settings for folders containing private files.
  2. Read the access list and link-sharing setting.
  3. Restrict to intended people and check child files and inherited access.

Evidence and references

Last reviewed: · Version 2