When we receive laptops from our employers, it’s easy to use them as if they were our own personal devices. However, it’s crucial to remember the boundaries between work and personal life. Vantage Technology Consulting Group’s senior strategic consultant, Jacqueline Pitter, emphasizes the importance of employees acknowledging that their work laptops are the property of their employer and acting accordingly. She advises employees never to disable security features or leave their laptops unlocked and unattended.
IT professionals also caution against having personal conversations, making personal Google searches, sending personal emails, or accessing inappropriate content on work devices. Employers can monitor employees’ activity and take disciplinary action if necessary. It’s also essential to avoid saving personal files, contacts, or tax documents on work laptops, as employers may remotely block access after layoffs. Cybersecurity experts recommend backing up personal data on external cloud storage.
Keeping these boundaries in mind helps employees limit their employer’s access to their personal information. As Pitter reminds us, we are only borrowing company property and must take responsibility for taking care of it.
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