The GDPR WhatsApp saga or: How to become GDPR compliant

Should you allow your employees to use WhatsApp for work related correspondence? The GDPR WhatsApp saga demonstrates that the popular messaging apps are not always compliant when it comes to data protection and it’s worth considering how using them can put your business at risk too.

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Keep your work phone’s WhatsApp secure

Renting a work phone for employees reduces costs and minimizes security issues that may arise when personal and business data are intertwined on a work phone. If you rent a phone, companies can ensure that business data is secure and safe at all times. But what about the security of apps installed on work devices? How can you ensure that your work phone’s WhatsApp doesn’t create a vulnerability to data breaches?

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Work phone taxes: Are they deductible?

Many businesses wonder if there are any work smartphone financial benefits. The use of smartphones has become a critical part of how we conduct business. Many individuals use cell phones, either company-provided (COPE) or personal devices (BYOD), to answer work emails, correspond with colleagues about a project, and much more.

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Providing company phones for private use—is it a good idea?

A company providing employees with work phones isn’t an altogether new concept. However, providing company phones for private use and business is becoming more commonplace. In many cases, the use of mobile devices for work is now somewhat of a requirement.

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Reduce work phone costs with rental phones from Everphone

Remote working has increased globally, which has made the use of mobile devices for work necessary for most employees. Fortunately, Everphone is a “phone as a service” business that offers all companies the opportunity to rent phones without investing a lump sum amount into purchasing phones for employees.

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Data separation on company phones—why do you need it?

The advances of digitalization have made it more convenient than ever to get work done. Whether it’s on a company computer, an at-home laptop, or even a smartphone, more and more companies allow their employees to conduct business on their personal smartphones. This is referred to as ‘bring-your-own-device’ or BYOD. However, this creates a different security risk, as personal devices aren’t as strongly protected and can be easily breached. Luckily there is an alternative: company phones with a strict data separation.

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MDM & COPE: The grand solution for company phones

Anyone who deals with mobile device management will also come across the term "COPE" at some point. But what is it all about? How does a company benefit from a COPE model? And why is it useful to have an MDM software in place? In this article, we want to take a closer look at these questions.

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