Bring your own device doesn’t mean bring in your own security breach, said Foley & Lardner of counsel Mark Neuberger (http://www.foley.com/mark-j-neuberger/) in this recent blog post. “As technology continues to evolve, so must your policies,” he emphasized, noting that while BYOD programs have many benefits for employees, such as increased productivity, improved communications and facilitated remote working, they can also be detrimental to a corporation.
To avoid pitfalls, Neuberger suggests that before any device is brought in, policies and guidelines have been drafted and distributed within the company. These should address all the uses of technology, such as how devices track and capture data and work as cameras, recorders and mobile storage units. He suggests prohibiting taking photographs inside plants to protect technology. These policies should then be signed by each employee, somewhat like an employment agreement, he said.
