Automatic deletion of Objective Connect files on 27 February: what you need to know

Objective Connect files and folders that have not been accessed in over six months will be automatically deleted on 27 February unless workspace owners download them ahead of time.

The move is to maintain information security and reduce the number of connections on the system, which is costly to maintain, ahead of our license renewal in April.

About Objective Connect

Objective Connect is a secure and efficient way to work with external organisations on projects, making it easy to share content outside our organisation with a secure, private area, known as a workspace.

It is intended for short-term secure file transfers between our organisation and third parties, it must not be used as a permanent file store.

To maintain security, reduce storage costs, and ensure our shared workspaces remain up to date, IT services will be performing a clean-up of all outdated content.

Any files stored in Objective Connect that have not been accessed in six months or more will be permanently removed.

Action required:

• if you have files that you still need, please ensure you download them before the scheduled clean-up takes place on 27 February
• review your Objective Connect workspaces regularly and remove any material that is no longer needed. This helps us maintain compliance and ensures only current, relevant information is retained. You can also schedule a workspace closure at any time to automate this process for you. A full guide to Objective Connect can be found on the Intranet (IT Service Desk homepage)
• If you have files that are being shared internally, SharePoint or OneDrive is a great alternative, information and guidance is available here: https://eastlothiangovuk.sharepoint.com/sites/M365

More information 

If you have any questions or need help, please contact our IT Service Desk.