Question

Do some research to gain an understanding of why BYOD policies are necessary for organizations that must abide by HIPAA regulations. Do you believe that employees of a large healthcare provider should be able to bring their own device to work? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Ans) BYOD, or "bring your own device," is popular at many workplaces because it brings freedom to employees and to employers. It means that workers can bring their own computers, tablet PCs, smartphones and other productivity and communication devices in their places of work for professional activities. While it is much appreciated by most, it comes with many drawbacks and has to be dealt with particular caution.

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BOYD Pros
BYOD can be a boon for both employers and employees. Here is how it can help.

Employers save on the money they would have to invest in on equipping their staff. Their savings include those made on the purchase of devices for the workers, on the maintenance of these devices, on data plans (for voice and data services) and other things.

BOYD makes (most) workers are happier and more satisfied. They are using what they like and have chosen to purchase. Not having to cope with the budget-oriented and often dull devices offered by the company is a relief.

BYOD Cons
On the other hand, BOYD can get the company and staff into trouble, sometimes big trouble.

The devices brought by workers are likely to face incompatibility issues. The reasons for this are numerous: version mismatch, conflicting platforms, wrong configurations, inadequate access rights, incompatible hardware, devices that do not support a protocol used (e.g. SIP for voice), devices that can’t run a required software (e.g. Skype for Blackberry), etc.

Privacy is made more vulnerable with BOYD, both for the company and the worker. For the worker, the company logistics may have rules enforced that require his device and file system to be open and workable remotely by the system. Personal and private data may then be either disclosed or tampered with.