“BYOD” (Bring Your Own Device) has
become a popular trend in the business world. This trend has actually become a
policy at many companies, such as RIM. The policy allows employees to use their
personal devices such as smart phones, tablets and laptops for company use.
This is a controversial policy because it allows employees to access privileged
company information and resources on their personal devices, therefore arguably
lessening the security of the data.
Some employers find this to be an
attractive policy because it could lead to higher employee productivity due to
their access to company resources outside of the office. Other employers take
the stance of convenience; most employees already bring their personal devices
to the office so this policy helps streamline the employees’ work flow. A main
concern for employers enforcing such a policy is the security of the data. If a
device is lost or stolen and the appropriate pass codes or locks are not in
place then the company faces a huge threat. Employers must consider protective
measures that benefit the company as well as the employees, if implementing
such a program.
Companies and employees are
questioning whether employees should be reimbursed for using their personal
devices rather than the company’s. This policy would likely save the company
money on buying and maintaining such devices, so should the employee be paid
for usage fees? Another question surrounding this policy is how the employees
can efficiently keep their personal data and resources separate from the
company’s? Combining or complicating personal and work files could become
disastrous for the employers and the employees.
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