safe-use-of-mobile-devices-v3_1.pdf
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… document is intended to be a general advice to Maastricht University end-users. If you (also) use your tablet or phone (private or UM-owned) for business purposes, processing confidential data like business e-mails, additional regulations may apply. Contact your local IT-staff or Servicedesk-ICTS for specific information. Mobile Device Technology Mobile Device Technology delivers powerful and convenient tools for users for their communication with others, social networking, online shopping, information gathering and lots other activities. Mobile devices are becoming an increasingly important part of our daily lives, so we strongly encourage you to take some simple but important steps to keep your device safe and secure. Securing … like you did when initially configuring your new device. Be careful of what information you allow the app to access, or what you allow the app to do with that information. For example, does the app you just downloaded really need access to all of your contacts? • Be sure to install or configure software that allows you to remotely track, lock or erase (wipe) your device in case it is ever lost or stolen. Can I share my device? Mobile devices are designed to be personal devices. You should not share …