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Bring Your Own Device to Work (BYOD) Policy

by Practical Law Labor & Employment and Practical Law Intellectual Property & Technology

Maintained | USA (National/Federal)

A Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for employers that allows employees to use their own electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets, for work. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or a comprehensive information security policy or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document highlights key considerations for employers, including privacy concerns, security risks, liability issues, and technological support. It applies only to private workplaces and is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

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