The information security concerns relating to employees using
their own devices for work (such as smart phones, netbooks and
laptops) are a hot topic. Although "bring your own
device" or BYOD is here to stay, the practice of employees
using their own devices for employment duties creates information
governance challenges.
What about the role of BYOD at the level of the board of
directors? Corporate officers, including the corporate secretary,
frequently communicate with board members through electronic means.
Directors are also likely to communicate with one another between
meetings through electronic means. It is not uncommon that these
electronic communications may include preliminary evaluation of
strategic matters, legal advice, draft employee compensation
arrangements, material contracts and draft financial reports.
