Secure Storage
Secure File Storage
Secure File Storage allows Georgia Southern faculty, staff, and departments to store Sensitive Data. Secure Storage drives are available for University departments who utilize and store Sensitive Data. Keep reading to learn more about using Secure File Storage.
Secure Storage Drives
The university provides a secure Google drive for departments to assist with storage needs for Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Data, and Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data.
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Protected Health Information (PHI), which is specific to areas of the University, is managed separately from the other types of sensitive data. To discuss your PHI storage needs, please contact our MyTech Support staff, who will be happy to discuss storage options for you.
Locating Your Departmental Secure Drive
To locate your departmental secure storage drive, follow the steps below:
- Sign into the MyGS portal.
- In the MyApps tile, locate the Google Drive icon.
- In the left navigation menu, locate the “Shared Drives” option and click to expand.
- Your department’s secure drive is located here, with the naming convention “Secure_DeptName.”
Documents stored in your departmental secure storage drive are viewable only by those who have access to the drive and may not be shared outside of those resources.
Locating Your Personal Secure Drive
To locate your departmental secure storage drive, follow the steps below:
- Sign into the MyGS portal.
- In the MyApps tile, locate the Google Drive icon.
- In the left navigation menu, locate the “Shared Drives” option and click to expand.
- Your personal secure drive is located here, with the naming convention “Secure_Username.”
Documents stored in your personal secure storage drive are viewable only by you and may not be shared.
Support
Have questions about secure storage or need assistance? Our MyTech Support representatives are happy to help. Contact us >
Last updated: 2/17/2022