Summary

USB drives must be handled carefully to avoid data loss, malware, or safeguarding breaches.

✔ Do:

• Only use school-approved USB drives
• Encrypt drives containing sensitive data
• Remove USB sticks safely (Eject → Remove)

❌ Do NOT:

• Use personal USB sticks containing unknown files
• Share USB drives between home and school
• Store safeguarding‑sensitive content unencrypted
• Open unknown files from USB drives

Tags: security, usb, removable-media, encryption

✅ ARTICLE 5 — Protecting School Data (OneDrive & Sharing Safety)

Summary

OneDrive keeps your files safe, backed up, and available from any school device. Follow these steps to protect data correctly.

? 1. Use OneDrive Instead of USB Drives

OneDrive automatically:

• Encrypts files
• Syncs changes
• Protects against loss or damage
• Allows recovery of deleted files

? 2. Share Files Safely

When sharing documents:

• Use People in Telford Langley School
• Never set sharing to Anyone with the link
• Avoid sharing folders unless needed
• Remove access when no longer needed

? 3. Don’t Store Sensitive Data Locally

Data stored in:

• Downloads
• Desktop
• Temporary folders

…could be lost if the device fails.

Always store in OneDrive.