Don’t Take It Personal, But That Device You’re Using for Work Isn’t Confidential

It is common practice for employees to use personal devices for business purposes. Over the last year, the U.S. Department of Justice has increased its scrutiny of the use of personal devices, which has made it clearer that employees’ personal devices could be subject to search in the event of an internal or government investigation. As the DOJ’s approach to these issues evolves, companies are encouraged to stay up to date on the latest information surrounding employees’ professional use of personal devices. This article covers these significant changes to the DOJ’s guidance about effective corporate compliance policies regarding the use of personal devices for work and their far reaching implications.