OneDrive
OneDrive is provided as a recommended solution that has been vetted and security hardened
for the protection of university data and user privacy.
Cloud storage and collaboration with others, both internal and external to the organization, are the norm for today’s workforce. But considering the constantly changing threat landscape, we now know that email alone cannot protect sensitive information from prying eyes.
When the University of South Carolina shares information, internally or externally, it is important that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of that data be preserved. That is no small task, especially with so many cloud storage options available. Microsoft has entered into a Business Associates Agreement (BAA) with the University of South Carolina. This agreement helps provide university students, faculty, and staff with a recommended tool for collaboration and secure file sharing, OneDrive.
OneDrive is intended for the storage of personally created files by university students, faculty, and staff. OneDrive is not to be used instead of departmental storage which is provided by your department. Please consult your local IT admin about what is available. OneDrive is not the appropriate storage location for:
*While OneDrive is HIPAA compliant, all medical records should be stored in the protected storage with the managing application. The user’s OneDrive folder is not the appropriate storage location for medical records. OneDrive would be appropriate for spreadsheets or documents that mention medical records or medical information in the purview of the OneDrive owner.
University of South Carolina OneDrive is enabled automatically for all current students, faculty, and staff.
Store and share files
Access and synchronize files easily
No, OneDrive no longer differentiates between personal and business clients. To use your University of South Carolina OneDrive account, you must select “Work or School Account” when signing in. If you are signed in and do not see “<NAME> - University of South Carolina,” then you are signed in with a personal account and may be storing university documents in the incorrect account. If this happens, please sign out of your OneDrive application and sign back in using your university email address, selecting “Work or School Account” if prompted.
OneDrive is a recommended solution that has been vetted and security hardened for the protection of university data. However, the use of OneDrive is not mandatory for university students, faculty, or staff.
OneDrive is provided as a recommended solution that has been vetted and security hardened
for the protection of university data and user privacy.