{"id":1691,"date":"2021-12-21T17:05:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T17:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1691"},"modified":"2025-08-29T13:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T12:41:43","password":"","slug":"view-list-of-google-drive-file-downloads-and-drive-sharing-from-alert-violation","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/tech-tips\/view-list-of-google-drive-file-downloads-and-drive-sharing-from-alert-violation\/","title":{"rendered":"View List of Google Drive File Downloads and Drive sharing from Alert Violation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>View the List of Google Drive File Downloads and Drive sharing from Alert Violation<\/h2>\n<p>If you have an Alert Rule in place within GAT+ to trigger when downloads exceed a value set, or if you have alerts to scan shared out files for sensitive content, it is vital to quickly examine these files.<\/p>\n<h3>Policy Violation Alert as Email<\/h3>\n<p>When an alert is triggered, an email is sent to the Alert Rule recipient(s).<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40586\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/screenshot-mail.google.com-2020.11.25-18_01_02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1132\" height=\"741\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Policy Violation Alert in GAT+<\/h3>\n<p>A record is also available in GAT+<\/p>\n<p>Navigate to <strong>GAT+ &gt; Alerts\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clicking on the eye icon will display further information about the Drive or any of the alerts triggered.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14560 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_30_36-.png\" alt=\"Navigate to GAT+ &gt; Alerts\u00a0 Clicking on the eye icon will display further information about the Drive or any of the alerts triggered.\" width=\"1892\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_30_36-.png 1892w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_30_36--300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_30_36--1024x451.png 1024w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_30_36--768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_30_36--1536x677.png 1536w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_30_36--360x159.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1892px) 100vw, 1892px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click on the eye icon for each of the Alerts to see more details.<\/p>\n<h3>View the list of files<\/h3>\n<p>Click on the eye, and in the details field, there is a funnel icon; click on &#8220;show those files in the drive audit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14561 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_34_16-Greenshot.png\" alt=\"Click on the eye, and in the details field, there is a funnel icon, click to &quot;show those files in the drive audit&quot;\" width=\"1592\" height=\"762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_34_16-Greenshot.png 1592w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_34_16-Greenshot-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_34_16-Greenshot-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_34_16-Greenshot-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_34_16-Greenshot-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_34_16-Greenshot-360x172.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1592px) 100vw, 1592px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Audit and Analyze<\/h3>\n<p>When the &#8220;show those files in the drive audit&#8221; button is clicked, it will lead you to the Drive section, where additional audit can be done.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14562 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_39_36-Greenshot.png\" alt=\"When the &quot;show those files in the drive audit&quot; button is clicked, it will lead you to the Drive section, where additional audit can be done.\" width=\"1901\" height=\"886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_39_36-Greenshot.png 1901w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_39_36-Greenshot-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_39_36-Greenshot-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_39_36-Greenshot-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_39_36-Greenshot-1536x716.png 1536w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2025-08-29-15_39_36-Greenshot-360x168.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1901px) 100vw, 1901px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you wish to take actions on these files, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tag Files for Review and Compliance<\/li>\n<li>Take Action on Files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>FAQ<\/h3>\n<p><b>Q: Where can I see a list of files that triggered a policy violation alert?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A: You can view the files by going to GAT+ &gt; Alerts, clicking the eye icon for a specific alert, and then clicking the &#8220;show those files in the drive audit&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<p><b>Q: How do I know when a policy violation alert has been triggered?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A: You will receive an email and a record of the alert will also be available in GAT+ under the &#8220;Alerts&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><b>Q: Can I take action on the files that are listed in the Drive audit?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes, you can. 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