The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has highlighted the increasing use of personal devices (such as smartphones, tablets and laptops) for work purposes. The ICO suggests that businesses should update data protection policies and provide staff with guidance and training in response to this trend.
The Royal Veterinary College (RVS) recently gave an undertaking to the ICO, following a data breach involving the theft of an employee’s personal camera memory card on which photographs of six job applicants’ passports were stored. The RVS had no guidance in place on the storage of personal information for work purposes on personal devices.
A checklist that highlights the potential risks and benefits of allowing employees to use their own personal mobile devices for business purposes can be provided on request. Please contact me for further details.
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