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OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file

Last updated Policies Access & Sharing OneDrive

AI summary

Use this rule to identify OneDrive accounts where files are shared externally, which increases data leakage risk. Monitor and review the sharing permissions to control access and maintain data protection compliance.

Severity: Medium External Access Generally available

What it detects

Identifies OneDrive accounts where at least one file is shared externally, posing potential data security risks.

Why it matters

Files shared externally from OneDrive increase the risk of data leakage and loss of control over sensitive organizational information, potentially exposing confidential data to unauthorized parties. Enforce restricted sharing settings by default and continuously monitor externally shared files to identify and review sharing permissions, ensuring only appropriate content is shared externally while maintaining compliance with data protection policies.

The rule

Every OneDrive that has any File Sharings where External user is true and Expiration is default or Expiration is past 1 days ago

In Rencore Governance

The OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file policy in Rencore Governance: the rule, its trend and the objects that match it
The policy page in a Rencore demo Environment, captured October 2026.

Details

Applies to OneDrive
Connector OneDrive
Severity Medium
Category External Access
Recommended No
Recommended automation None
License type Standard

Other policies that check OneDrive objects:

Frequently asked questions

What does the OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file policy detect?

The OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file policy identifies OneDrive accounts where at least one file is shared externally, posing potential data security risks.

Which objects does the OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file policy check?

The OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file policy checks OneDrive objects from the OneDrive inventory and reports each one that matches its rule as a violation.

How severe is a violation of the OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file policy?

Violations of the OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file policy have Medium severity. The policy is in the External Access category.

Which module includes the OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file policy?

The OneDrive contains at least one externally shared file policy comes with the OneDrive connector in the Digital Workplace module of Rencore Governance, which every Plan includes.