Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out the best way to keep my personal documents separate from my work files when using a cloud sync service. I currently use OneDrive for work and Google Drive for personal stuff, but I'm worried about accidental cross‑contamination. Any tips on folder structures, permissions, or tools that can help keep things airtight?
Syncing Personal vs Work Files
Great question! A simple approach is to use separate accounts for work and personal data. If you must use a single account, set up distinct top‑level folders like /Work and /Personal, then lock down sharing permissions on the /Work folder so only your corporate domain can access it.
Also, consider tools like Rclone or Insync that let you sync multiple cloud accounts to different local directories. That way you can keep a clear boundary on your device.
From a security perspective, treat your work folder as a separate vault. Enable Zero‑Trust policies: use MFA, enforce device encryption, and restrict sync to corporate‑managed devices only.
For personal files, use personal encryption (e.g., cryptomator) before they hit the cloud. That way, even if a work account is compromised, the encrypted personal vault remains safe.