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With all the security implications there could be, I would just refuse to use or own a smartphone in any capacity if it's related to work, unless there was no c
by aboringusername 6y ago
With all the security implications there could be, I would just refuse to use or own a smartphone in any capacity if it's related to work, unless there was no camera, mic, or GPS sensor (or they could provide hardware switches).
Seriously, they could be logging your exact location, remotely activating the camera or doing any number of disgusting things.
Requiring the use of a spy should not be a factor in an employment setting, of course we're seeing this is the case and it is very offputting.
Thankfully not something I need to worry about though.
- Xylakant 6y agoApples iOS MDM framework is exemplary in that regard. Access to the camera is not possible. Access to GPS is only possible if the device is marked as lost, which will visibly change the lock screen. Even when lost mode is deactivated, GPS access that happened during lost mode is highly visibly marked on the lock screen. Installing an app that relays GPS and camera may be possible, but permissions need to be granted by the user explicitly- the MDM server cannot grant those permissions.
- GekkePrutser 6y agoI don't think Apple is the best at this. Yes they limit the things you mention, but they don't limit visibility to things like the app list... This can already be quite revealing in some cases. Google has in my opinion the better approach with work profile. Only give the MDM control and visibility over the work area and nothing else. Apple has started heading into this direction with User Enrolment but it's not sufficient for most companies as it only allows built-in apps to be used for both work and personal data. And it requires Apple account federation which is problematic.
- smabie 6y agoYou don't have a work laptop?