Article Highlights Dangers of “BYOD” Policies

Dallas, United States, 02/16/2014 / SubmitMyPR /

A recent newspaper article highlighted the dangers and benefits of BYOD policies. “BYOD” is an acronym for “bring your own device.” An employee who uses his personal smartphone, laptop, or tablet to do company business is participating in this trend.

Some employers embrace the concept. Allowing employees to use their own devices for corporate communications saves the company money, and employees are often happier and more productive when using their own devices.

But, the concept is not problem-free. Security risks include a virus infection or unauthorized access by a hacker on an employee’s stolen smartphone. Even more worrisome, employees who quit their jobs may still be able to access confidential communications and other sensitive information stored on their personal devices.

Some employers combat these problems by remotely scrubbing an employee’s smartphone if the phone is lost or if the employee takes another job. Some employers also use apps and cloud-based services so they can turn off access when an employee leaves the company.

A company that allows employees to conduct work-related matters on their personal devices should have a BYOD policy in place and should educate employees about it. To discuss a BYOD policy with an employment law attorney, contact an employment lawyer in your area. This article is presented by the employment law attorneys at Clouse Dunn LLP. For inquiries, send an email to [email protected] or call (214) 239-2705.