Storage Options
UAB IT offers multiple storage and collaboration options to serve the needs of faculty, staff and students. We’ve created a matrix to help you identify the best storage option for the data you plan to store. Please be aware of the policies regarding storage of restricted or sensitive information in the cloud.
| UABBox | OneDrive | SharePoint | UABFile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Access | ||||
| Sharable Web Links | ||||
| Offline Access | ||||
| Mobile Access | ||||
| Desktop Access | ||||
| Invite Collaborators | ||||
| Permissions Creator | Owner, Co-Owner, Editor | Owner | Owner | Department |
| Commenting | ||||
| Version Control | ||||
| Real Time Editing | ||||
| Search | ||||
| Video Preview | ||||
| Usage Statistics | ||||
| Data Allowed | Restricted / PHI* | Restricted / PHI* | Restricted / PHI* | Restricted / PHI |
Data Protection & Security
To learn more about what data is classified as Sensitive and Restricted, refer to the Data Classification Rule. If you have any questions about the data you are dealing with, contact your department’s data steward and/or see UAB’s Data Protection Rule.
*NOTE Box, OneDrive, and SharePoint users wishing to store Restricted/PHI data on these platforms must complete a risk assessment with UAB Health Systems.
