This. Too many people view work devices as “Free [ipad, laptop], bro!” and use it for all sorts of personal stuff.
It’s not yours. The company can take it at any time, or if remotely managed, view device contents at any time. If any of that material is against company policy or illegal, you’re probably gonna be disciplined or fired.
For most it’s probably NBD. Corporate won’t care if you’re just some mid-level lackey watching Netflix on the company device.
It’s worse than that. This app tracks your location through a third party non-government company.
If you have a location sensitive government job like being a soldier near the middle east this app is a national security issue.
Don’t use the work phone as your personal phone
This. Too many people view work devices as “Free [ipad, laptop], bro!” and use it for all sorts of personal stuff.
It’s not yours. The company can take it at any time, or if remotely managed, view device contents at any time. If any of that material is against company policy or illegal, you’re probably gonna be disciplined or fired.
For most it’s probably NBD. Corporate won’t care if you’re just some mid-level lackey watching Netflix on the company device.
It’s worse than that. This app tracks your location through a third party non-government company. If you have a location sensitive government job like being a soldier near the middle east this app is a national security issue.
Yeah ok. So in this country means you are resigning and good luck finding another job
Or just have two phones; one for work that’s off when you’re off, and your private phone.
From the stories I’ve read, that’s a surefire way to get fired.
Unless you have agreed to be available outside of office hours and then turn it off, that’s unlikely to happen.