Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report : Privacy Lawyers & Attorneys : Jackson Lewis Law Firm : Data Security, HIPAA & Confidentiality Issues

Numerous companies are considering, or already transitioned to, a "bring your own device" (BYOD) model.  Under a BYOD program, employees are permitted to connect their own personal devices (iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, PDA, etc.) to the employer's networks and systems to complete job duties either in the office or working remotely.  While a BYOD program has numerous benefits, there are also a number of issues which should be considered.

The BYOD Issues Outline below highlights key issues and policy considerations for companies considering moving to, or continuing, a BYOD program. 

*Jackson Lewis' Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Issues Outline*

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In 2012, California took significant steps to increase privacy protections for users of mobile applications (apps) which involved working with companies such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Hewlett-Packard, and Microsoft. In July 2012, the Attorney General created the Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit, with the mission of protecting the inalienable right to privacy conferred by the California Constitution.

These efforts led to the "Privacy on the Go" booklet published this month which sets out a range of helpful recommendations for app developers. Of course, many of the same principles discussed in this booklet would be helpful to any organization seeking to secure personal information. 

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