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Secure Folders: Name and Describe the Contents

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The first things collaborators see is a folder's name. Include a reminder that this data is sensitive or only for a certain group in the folder's name to provide important context.

List of folders in Box Web with names that provide context
Folder names can give collaborators important context.

Including phrases like INTERNAL or PRIVATE give a clue that the contents should be handled carefully. EXTERNAL can mark folders shared with Box users outside of the university. Folders marked PUBLIC might be sent in email with an open Shared Link or embedded in a web page for anyone to access.

Screen capture of a folder description in Box Web describing the contents and audience of a folder.
A description can provide important context for your collaborators.

Adding a description of the folder or file contents can also provide clues to collaborators about how to handle the data. In the description, you can describe the intended audience and any restrictions on sharing.

See Box Community: Adding Descriptions to Folders and Files

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