![Infographic showing Google file share access levels and guiding principles. Described below.](/sites/default/files/images/2022/09/20/Google-Cloud-Security-Infographic_0.jpg)
Share Google Files Securely at Stanford
Guiding Principles
- Share with the fewest people and lowest level of access/permission as the work allows.
- Be aware of searchable settings that may unintentionally share the file with others.
- Reduce sharing permissions or delete files if no longer needed.
Access levels, listed in order of best for use with Lower Risk Data to High Risk Data
- Anyone in the world (lower risk data)
- All of Stanford can find in search results
- All of Stanford must have link to access
- Specific people
- Only me
For step-by-step instructions, visit securegoogle.stanford.edu
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