Beginning June 29, 2024, Dropbox is introducing end-to-end encryption and updating the structure of team folders so that they’re better organized and easier to use. A preview of the new experience and a migration guide are available on the Dropbox website.

Introduction of end-to-end encryption

• Seamless end-to-end encryption: Safeguards data so only the sender and recipient can access content, which means no one—not even Dropbox—can get into those files. Seamless end-to-end encryption is now natively integrated into team folders and eliminates the need for additional software subscriptions.
• Advanced key management: Add an extra layer of security by setting up a unique encryption key managed by FIPS 140-2 Level 3 key management services, providing more protection and easier management of all team Dropbox files.

Team folder structure changes

• Everyone will have a new personal folder denoted by their name (e.g., “Nancy Emcard”). The files/folders you own and files/folders shared with you are now stored in this folder. (This does not include Team Folders.)
• When you share a subfolder in a Team Folder with someone who doesn’t have access to the Team Folder, the entire folder path to the subfolder you’ve shared will be visible to them.
  • This change will apply to all existing/previously shared subfolders, as well as any new subfolders you share moving forward.
  • Any other files or subfolders outside the folder path a collaborator is not explicitly shared on will remain hidden from their view. (This includes any content in the folder path.)
  • The newly revealed folder paths should not be visible to external collaborators outside of the Princeton domain. They will only be visible to collaborators who have accounts within Princeton Dropbox.
• The name of subfolders within Team folders may change, even if you were previously given access to the folder.