UCT does not back up the information on either the Google or Microsoft solutions. We recommend that you continue to save confidential information such as patient files and financial statements in a secure location on the UCT network as this information is regularly backed up and can be restored if accidently deleted. Each application has its own security measures in place to ensure that your data remains safe. What are the terms and conditions for using Google Workspace and Office 365?Īll data is secure and private, but is not backed up. The data centres are located in Dublin and Singapore. Microsoft and Google provide these cloud storage solutions to UCT, but they do not own your data. Who owns my data once I save it on the cloud? It is also worth noting that your cloud-stored data is not backed up by ICTS. Confidential or sensitive information (relating to examinations, marks, contracts, people, research,etc) that is owned by the university may not be stored on a cloud solution. Microsoft and Google each have their own security measures in place to protect your data. Srvnvsshr200 | Datshr200 | groupname | foldername/s.Ĭan I use cloud storage? Will my data be safe with Google and Office 365? Mappings of this existing shared folder, e.g.Usernames of people who require access.
Log a call with the IT Helpdesk and include the following information: How do I request access to an existing shared area in my department? State restricted access if applicable (e.g.Srvnvsshr200 | Datshr200 | groupname | foldername/s. If this folder needs to be situated within an existing shared folder in your department then specify the mapping of this existing shared folder, e.g.Suggested name for this shared folder OR.Approximate required size for the shared area.Access information (specific users in department, all the department).Properties and Services, Human Resources, English). Log a call with the IT Helpdesk requesting that a shared area be created. How do I request a shared area for my department? Ask your IT Liaison or a colleague for the filepath so that you can log a call to get access to this storage area. Does my department have a shared area where I can save files?Īll staff members who log on to the UCT network have access to storage on the G: drive where faculty, departmental or workgroup data is stored.