OneDrive and Syncing (HIPAA Compliance)
Do not save files to your local computer. In order to be HIPAA compliant, you must save all files to OneDrive.
OneDrive is a secure online filing system. You have your personal OneDrive folder, and you can save documents to this folder just for your use, or you can share these documents with individuals within the Amaze team to read or edit. It is built into File Explorer on Windows 10, and it synchronizes files online using the Microsoft account you sign into Windows 10 with. It works similarly to Dropbox, Google Drive, and Apple’s iCloud Drive.
To get started, click the “OneDrive” option in File Explorer’s sidebar. You’ll be prompted to sign into OneDrive, if necessary. If you are are already signed in, you can just place files in OneDrive. They’ll be uploaded to Microsoft’s servers. You can access them in the OneDrive folder on other PCs you sign into the same Microsoft account with, via OneDrive apps on your phone, and on the OneDrive website.
The “Status” field in the OneDrive window shows you the status of each file. A blue cloud icon indicates the file is stored on OneDrive online but will automatically be downloaded when you open it. A green checkmark indicates the file is stored both on OneDrive and on your current PC.
You can control OneDrive’s settings from the OneDrive notification area (system tray) icon. Click the cloud-shaped OneDrive icon in the notification area at the bottom right corner of your screen—if you don’t see it, you probably need to click the little up arrow to the left of the icons to find it. Click “More” and click “Settings” to find OneDrive’s various settings, where you can control which folders are synchronized, how much of your upload and download bandwidth OneDrive uses, and other settings.
OneDrive can automatically “protect” files in important folders like your Desktop, Pictures, and Documents by syncing them. To set this up, click the “Auto Save” tab in OneDrive’s settings and click the “Update Folders” button under Protect Your Important Folders.
If you don’t like seeing OneDrive, you can disable it and remove the icon from File Explorer.