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[–] thecam@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (10 children)

Say no to installing closed source software and say no to installing spyware. Simple as that.

[–] Stowaway@midwest.social 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How does this have any effect on work provided laptops? No job I've ever had gave me full control of the software installed in my laptop.

[–] thecam@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I was coming from a mindset you were using your own laptop or buying your own laptop.

[–] jecht360@lemmy.world 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Most companies will not require you to purchase your own work computer. I would consider that a huge red flag.

It’s also about covering your own arse. If you have any work documents/emails/etc on a personal device, it might get taken as evidence if the company is sued. It’s not just WFH, don’t do anything work-related on a personal device.

https://www.logikcull.com/blog/when-can-you-obtain-discovery-into-employees-personal-devices

[–] AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

This is why I am making sure if I ever end up in a job that requires me to use one that I will 100% be providing my own.

[–] boatswain@infosec.pub 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don't use your personal laptop for work. Don't use your work laptop for personal stuff.

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

why? all my work is done in a browser in a (Chrome) work profile except for Slack. Is there really any chance they can see what I'm doing I'm Firefox outside of work hours? Wouldn't that open them up to massive lawsuits?

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