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Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Connector for eDiscovery & Data Collection
Collect files from Microsoft OneDrive for eDiscovery, compliance, and internal investigations without manual exports. The Onna + Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Connector lets you access data across your organization on a defensible, unified platform.
Why Connect Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise to Your eDiscovery Collections Platform
Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise stores critical business data across user accounts, including documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and shared files. Legal, compliance, and investigative workflows require fast, defensible access to that data.
Without the right tools, collecting from OneDrive Enterprise is harder than it should be:
Files exist across distributed user accounts
Folder structures evolve over time with renames and moves
File versions and edits continuously change
Users create, delete, and modify content at scale
Deleted files before collection cannot be recovered
The Onna + Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Connector enables organizations to collect file data directly from OneDrive using Microsoft APIs while preserving structure, version history, and metadata relationships where available.
Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Connector Capabilities
The Onna + Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Connector supports enterprise-grade data collection workflows.
Key capabilities include:
Secure authorized connection to Microsoft 365
Admin-level access for enterprise collections
Full archive support across selected users
Custodian-based collections
Audit logs for all collection activity
File version tracking for ongoing collections
Resumable sync for large datasets
Multiple sync modes (one-time, auto-sync, archive)
Support for source holds
Collection across OneDrive for Business environments
These capabilities enable both targeted investigations and continuous compliance archiving at scale.
What Data Can Be Collected from Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise
The connector captures file-based content across OneDrive user accounts, including:
OneDrive File Data
All files for selected users
Documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDFs, and other file types)
Uploaded files and stored assets
Folder structures at time of collection
File updates captured during ongoing sync
File Activity Context
File edits and updates (when ongoing sync is enabled)
Folder changes captured as new structures after initial sync
Version history when versioning is enabled
Limitations to Account For
Files deleted before the first collection cannot be retrieved
“Shared with me” files are not collected
Team sites are not included in collection scope
Files in trash are only tracked after initial sync
These collections maintain the structure of user file systems and reflect how data exists at the time of ingestion.
Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Metadata Collected
The connector collects standard file metadata required for legal and compliance workflows, including:
File name
File type and extension
File size
File path and folder structure
Creation and modification timestamps
This metadata enables teams to identify relevant files, reconstruct timelines, and analyze document activity across custodians.
How Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Data Collection Works
The connector enables structured, repeatable data collection workflows.
Add Microsoft OneDrive enterprise as a data source
Navigate to your workspace and select “Add source.”
Select Microsoft OneDrive enterprise
Choose the connector from the list of enabled sources.
Authenticate the connection
Select an authorized account or create a new connection.
Connect the source
Confirm access using Microsoft 365 credentials.
Configure date range
Define the collection window using start and end dates.
Select collection period
Apply a time range or configure ongoing sync.
Select users
Choose “All users” or manually define custodians.
Define custodian scope
Enter user email addresses if collecting specific accounts.
Name the source
Create a clear identifier for the collection.
Start sync
Launch the sync and monitor progress within the workspace.
Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Data Collection Options
The connector supports flexible sync strategies aligned to legal and compliance workflows.
One-Time Sync
Collect data within a defined timeframe for investigations or litigation.
Auto Sync
Continuously collect newly created or modified files.
Auto Sync & Archive
Maintain a persistent archive of OneDrive data for governance and compliance.
Common Microsoft OneDrive eDiscovery Use Cases
Litigation Response
Collect relevant documents from user accounts for defensible legal review.
Internal Investigations
Analyze employee files and document activity related to misconduct.
Regulatory Compliance
Maintain file archives to meet retention and regulatory requirements.
Early Case Assessment
Identify and review key documents before formal legal proceedings.
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Onna + Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Connector FAQs
The connector enables legal and IT teams to collect OneDrive file data for eDiscovery, compliance, and investigations.
Yes. The connector integrates with Microsoft APIs to collect data from OneDrive for Business environments.
It collects all files for selected users, including documents, folder structures, and file updates.
Legal, compliance, eDiscovery, and IT teams at enterprise organizations.
Yes. Ongoing collections track file edits and updates when versioning is enabled.
No. Files deleted before the first collection cannot be retrieved.
No. “Shared with me” files and team sites are not included.
Yes. Onna maintains audit logs and preserves file structure and metadata for defensibility.
Start Collecting Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise Data for eDiscovery
Connect Microsoft OneDrive Enterprise in minutes and begin collecting file data across your organization. Identify relevant documents faster, eliminate manual exports, and maintain defensible collections for every matter.