The purpose of this document is to provide an alternative solution solutions other than EMAIL when requesting files/data that contain confidential/sensitive data from ANYONE. Standard email is not secure and should NOT be used to transmit Confidentialconfidential/sensitive information. We can request file(s) securely from students and external partners using the “Request file” files” feature of SharePoint/Teams and OneDrive. See BP xx.xx Data Classification procedure to identify confidential/Sensitive sensitive data.
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Overview of “Request File” files” process |
First The first step is you to identify a folder in SharePoint/Teams or OneDrive locations as described below, then you choose “request file” the “Request files” feature which will then ask you for a brief Description description (max maximum 40 characters) then it will provide you with . You will be provided a link that you can copy and send to anyone that from whom you want to get receive files from.
When student or any other person click clicks on the link, they will be asked to drag/drop the file they want to send you , then it will ask for the person person’s first and last name. Once the file is uploaded, the name entered will be appended to the file name, so you know who upload the file. A key point to remember is the person will not be able to see any other files in the folder, nor can they change or delete the file they uploaded.
You can setup as many folders as you want needed with the “Request file” files” feature depending on your needs.
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“Request File” files” is available in |
SharePoint/Teams - If you want to have the documents you receive to be able to be accessed by multiple people, then using SharePoint is a the best option. Everyone who has access to the directory where the student will drop the file will be able to is dropped can view the file.
OneDrive - If you are the only one that need needs access to the file you are requesting, then you can setup a folder on your OneDrive to receive it.
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Instructions on how to setup “request file”“Request files” |
For Sharepoint/Teams: Navigate to folder on SharePoint/Teams site.
For OneDrive: Go to your OneDrive using your browser by clicking this link: https://email4cd-my.sharepoint.com/ then navigate to the folder where you want the files.
Click on the 3 dots (…) that is to the right of the folder name as shown below:
Choose “Request File” files” from the drop-down options list as show below:
Type in the note for the requester as show below and , then click on Next.
Copy the link as shown below:
You can use this link in the email to the student or anyone else that you want the file(s) from.
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