Box: Frequently Asked Questions

Accessing Previous Versions of Box Files  

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Assigning Tasks in Box

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Changing Account Information

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Collaborator Permissions

Click here to learn how to set permissions for your collaborators.

Recovering Deleted Items in Box

Click here to learn how to recover deleted items in Box.

Searching Files in Box

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Sharing Files/Folders in Box

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Tagging Files in Box

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Vanderbilt Box Data Policy

Box provides robust security for stored data. State-of-the-art technology and industry best practices are used for data encryption during transit of data to and from the Box cloud and while data is being stored within Box. However, due to federal, state, and local laws and university policies and standards, Box should not be used to store, collect, or share certain types of regulated and sensitive data. 

University faculty and staff are responsible for safeguarding data stored on computers, devices, and with online services. To ensure secure data storage and transfer, faculty and staff should refer to the Data Classification Guidelines for appropriate use of tools.