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Dropbox Connector for eDiscovery & Data Collection
Collect Dropbox files, folders, Paper docs, and metadata for eDiscovery, compliance, and investigations, all without manual exports. The Onna + Dropbox Connector lets you access data across your organization on a defensible, unified platform.
Why Connect Dropbox to Your eDiscovery Collections Platform
Dropbox is a core system of record for enterprise file storage, collaboration, and document management. Critical business data—contracts, financial documents, internal reports, and collaborative content—lives inside Dropbox folders and shared environments.
However, collecting Dropbox data for legal or compliance purposes introduces complexity:
Files are distributed across nested folders and shared environments
External sharing introduces visibility gaps
File versions change over time
Metadata is essential to reconstruct document history
The Onna + Dropbox Connector enables organizations to collect files and metadata directly from Dropbox in a structured, defensible way. By connecting via Dropbox’s API, teams can preserve file integrity, version history, and folder structure for downstream review and analysis.
Dropboxox Connector Capabilities
The Onna + Dropbox Connector is purpose-built for file-based data collection at scale.
Key capabilities include:
Direct API-based Dropbox connection
Audit logs for collection activity
File version tracking support
One-time and continuous sync options
Folder-level collection targeting
Native file format preservation
Metadata extraction for all collected files
These capabilities make Dropbox ideal for document-centric investigations and compliance workflows, while clearly defining scope compared to communication-based sources like Slack.
What Data Can Be Collected from Dropbox
The connector captures both files and associated metadata from Dropbox environments, including:
Files & Documents
All files stored in Dropbox
Microsoft Office files created in Dropbox
PDFs, images, and uploaded documents
Documents, media, and uploaded content
Collaboration Content
Dropbox Paper documents
Shared folder content
Nested folder structures
File History & Versions
File revisions (version history)
Updated and modified files
Collections preserve original file formats and folder hierarchy to maintain context for review and investigation.
Dropbox Metadata Collected
Alongside file content, the connector captures key metadata fields including:
File create date
Folder path (hierarchy)
Revision ID (version tracking)
This metadata enables teams to:
Track document evolution over time
Reconstruct file ownership and structure
Identify key documents within large datasets
How Dropbox Data Collection Works
The connector simplifies Dropbox collection through a structured workflow.
Add Dropbox as a data source
Navigate to your workspace and add a new connector.
Select Dropbox connector
Choose Dropbox from the list of available connectors.
Configure the collection
Define a collection name and initiate configuration.
Authenticate via OAuth
Log in using Dropbox credentials and authorize access.
Grant permissions
Approve Onna’s access to your Dropbox environment.
Select folders to sync
- Choose individual folders
OR - Select all folders
- Option to include future folders
Configure sync settings
- Select sync mode
- Define date range (if applicable)
Start sync
Once configured, Dropbox data is collected and appears in your workspace.
Dropbox Data Collection Options
The Onna + Dropbox Connector supports flexible sync strategies aligned to investigation and compliance needs.
One-Time Sync
A targeted collection for investigations or legal matters with a defined scope.
Continuous Sync
Automatically collects new or updated files and folders over time.
Common Dropbox eDiscovery Use Cases
Litigation Response
Collect relevant files, contracts, and documents quickly for legal review.
Internal Investigations
Identify conversations, attachments, and participants related to incidents or policy violations.
Regulatory Compliance
Archive business-critical documents to meet retention requirements.
M&A Due Diligence
Analyze shared folders and historical documents across organizations.
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Onna + Dropbox Connector FAQs
All files stored in Dropbox, including Dropbox Paper documents, Microsoft Office files, and associated metadata.
Yes. The connector captures revision IDs to track file versions over time.
No. Collection is limited to files accessible by the authenticated user.
No. Dropbox does not support in-place preservation via this connector.
It will remain in Onna due to API limitations, ensuring defensibility of collected data.
Yes, but only if the shared folder is added to the user’s Dropbox account first.
Start Collecting Dropbox Data for eDiscovery
Connect Dropbox in minutes and begin collecting files, folders, and document metadata across your organization.