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Box Connector for eDiscovery & Data Collection
Collect Box files, folders, comments, tasks, and metadata for eDiscovery, compliance, and investigations, all without manual exports. The Onna + Box Connector lets you access data across your organization on a defensible, unified platform.
Why Connect Box to Your eDiscovery Collections Platform
Box is a centralized cloud content management platform where organizations store critical business documents, collaborate on files, and manage workflows. When legal or compliance needs arise, that content must be accessible, complete, and defensible.
Without the right tools, collecting from Box is harder than it should be:
Files span across folders and user accounts
Collaboration occurs through comments, tasks, and shared access
Version history and file changes may be difficult to track
Data is often siloed at the individual user level
The Onna + Box Connector enables organizations to collect Box data in a structured, defensible way. By connecting directly to the Box API, the platform extracts files, activity data, and metadata in native format while preserving folder hierarchy and context.
Box Connector Capabilities
The Onna + Box Connector is designed for targeted, user-level data collection.
Key capabilities include:
Secure connection via Box authentication
Audit logs for collection activity
One-time and auto-sync collection modes
Folder-level data selection
Native file collection and preservation
Metadata extraction for forensic analysis
These capabilities enable both targeted investigations and continuous compliance archiving at scale.
What Data Can Be Collected from Box
The connector captures both content and collaboration data from Box environments, including:
Files & Content
All files stored in Box
Documents, media, and uploaded content
Collaboration Data
Comments on files
File collaborations (shared access and permissions)
Tasks associated with files
Organizational Context
Folder structure and hierarchy
Related metadata tied to files and user activity
These collections preserve the full context of how content is created, shared, and modified within Box.
Box Metadata Collected
In addition to file content, the connector captures key metadata fields required for investigations and defensibility:
Author / file owner
File creation date
Last modified date
MD5 hash (file integrity validation)
File path
Revision history reference
This metadata enables precise tracking of file activity, ownership, and timeline reconstruction.
How Box Data Collection Works
The connector follows a structured workflow to simplify Box data collection.
Add Box as a data source
Navigate to your workspace and select where you want to create the collection.
Initiate new source
Click the “+” icon to add a new connector.
Select Box connector
Choose Box from the list of available connectors.
Authenticate connection
Click “Connect” and enter Box credentials to authorize access.
Grant access
- Approve permissions to allow Onna to access Box data.
Configure collection
Define:
- Collection name
- Sync mode
- Date range
Select folders
Choose specific folders or select all available data.
Start sync
Once configured, the collection begins and data appears in your workspace.
Box Data Collection Options
The Onna + Box Connector supports flexible sync strategies aligned to investigation and compliance needs.
One-Time Sync
A targeted collection for investigations or legal matters within a defined timeframe.
Auto-Sync and Archive
Continuously collects updates to files and folders for ongoing compliance needs.
Common Box eDiscovery Use Cases
Litigation Response
Collect relevant files, comments, and collaboration data tied to legal matters.
Internal Investigations
Analyze file access, ownership, and activity across specific users.
Regulatory Compliance
Maintain defensible records of documents and file activity.
Content Audits
Track document lifecycle, revisions, and access patterns across teams.
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Onna + Box Connector FAQs
Yes. Onna connects directly to Box via API to collect files and metadata in native format.
No. This connector supports collections from individual user accounts. For enterprise-wide collection, use the Box Enterprise connector.
Yes. Folder hierarchy and file paths are preserved during collection.
Metadata includes author, timestamps, file hash, folder structure, and revision references.
Yes. The connector supports auto-sync for ongoing data collection.
Yes. Onna maintains audit logs and preserves metadata for full chain of custody.
Start Collecting Box Data for eDiscovery
Connect Box in minutes and begin collecting files, collaboration data, and metadata across user accounts.