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AliT
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
How can I pinpoint the person stealing my documents from a shared folder?
Hello everyone, I operate a Dropbox-based service where I deliver data to customers in real-time. The shared folder is accessible to over 50 individuals, some of whom are reselling my data in vio...
AliT
Explorer | Level 3
wouldn't a premium Dropbox account help me?
Jay
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi AliT, as it's a shared folder, it wouldn't be possible to determine which user is copying and reselling your information, since the files would sync automatically to all those accounts.
Even if it was a shared link, or if you were on a Dropbox Business account, any user who accesses the file could resell it, since there is no copyright protection on the file.
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