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Movin
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Microsoft Office access to files and folders in Dropbox

Hello,   I have seen a post regarding access rights given on files and folders when using Microsoft office online and would appreciate a clarification. I have user with which I am sharing an...
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    Megan
    3 years ago

    Hi Movin, Microsoft has access to the files a user chooses.

     

    And even if a file is personal, and user chooses to edit it with Microsoft, that won't allow you or any other Dropbox user to access it. It doesn't share the file with anyone else. 

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Movin
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Hello,

 

Many thanks for the feedback! I guess there is no other option. I understand the user is afraid that Microsoft may have access to all other files he/she has in the dropbox. Is this fear correct?

 

Many thanks,
Patricia

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Megan
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3 years ago

Hi Movin, Microsoft has access to the files a user chooses.

 

And even if a file is personal, and user chooses to edit it with Microsoft, that won't allow you or any other Dropbox user to access it. It doesn't share the file with anyone else. 

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