Home topics workplace hr-and-staff Business Tech Managing Staff Business Tech Who’s responsible for what with BYOD? Adrian Briscoe September 27, 2012 It happens so fast – one moment of inattention on a business trip and someone makes off with your laptop or smartphone. Inconvenient to say the least, but even more so if it is your personal device that is also being used for work purposes. Who is going to pay for the loss? And what about the stored data that is gone – the RFP that was just completed, the lead information, your client list? Companies and employees are increasingly confronted with this situation in the current climate of BYOD in business. This idea is popular among employees and corporate management alike, particularly in companies where computing resources and budgets are limited. Employees know how to use their own devices and can more efficiently manage their work and life in an integrated fashion. Further, companies can save money on hardware and simply focus on usage policies and packages for their employee base. Regardless of the benefits, corporations and employees often forget important consideration factors. What happens if a device is lost or damaged? Can a lost or stolen device be remotely wiped? How will the device data be backed up ? Is the personal device subject to quarantine and examination due to litigation or investigation? Many employees are not aware of the amount of responsibility they are assuming when using their devices for corporate purposes. BYOD checklist Before employees