PURPOSE Removing access protects information after a project ends, a role changes, or a file was shared by mistake. STEPS Open sharing or permissions settings, review people and links, remove unnecessary users, disable public links, and verify inherited access. WHEN TO REMOVE Remove access for old collaborators, vendors, temporary reviewers, former team members, and accidental recipients. CHECK Confirm removed users can no longer open the file if possible. BEST PRACTICE Schedule permission reviews for sensitive shared folders.