An online data storage arrangement allows online users to share data with other users having online connectivity. User digital lockers may include a number user created content objects and view objects. A content object is a link to one or more data objects that a user may wish to share with others. Such a content object may specify a plurality of permissions that manage what a user can or cannot do with the content object. A content object's permissions may dictate use of the content object when it is shared with other users. Or, a content object's permissions may dictate use of a copied version of the content object. A view object is a medium that may be used to share content objects. A user may create a view object that references or includes one or more content objects. Users having authorized access to the view object may use the referenced/included content objects.