> It's my decision whether I find it worthwhile to accept an MDM policy, not the author's. Well, yes, of course it's your decision. But I think his point stan

> It's my decision whether I find it worthwhile to accept an MDM policy, not the author's. Well, yes, of course it's your decision. But I think his point stands: if you exercise your right to accept MDM on a personal device, you've made a wrong decision. > I accept that trying to achieve privacy from my employer through technical means is essentially a losing battle. It would mean taking multiple laptops on all (frequent) work trips, never checking anything personal at work, and not being able to effectively check my work from home. That's a bit strong. On work trips I'll sometimes bring my personal laptop, but even more often leave it at home. I don't need a personal laptop during my downtime — there's a whole big world out there! — but it can be nice. On personal trips I'll almost always leave my work laptop behind. Why would I work on a vacation? Yes, you should never check anything personal at work. If you do, your employer is completely within his power (definitely) & rights (in many jurisdictions) to read your communications, store your passwords &c. Just Don't Do It™. You can effectively check your work from home with your work laptop. > Plus even if I had that full isolation they already can technically access much of my personal data since they host my email and browser. Only if you use your work email & browser for personal purposes. Don't do that! Seriously, don't. Just don't. Sooner or later it will bite you, badly. Work systems are the property of your employer; personal systems are your property. Work systems are the responsibility of your employer; personal systems are your responsibility. What your work wants, may not align 100% with what you want; what you want, may not align 100% with what your work wants. Don't cross the streams!