Electronic Devices At School: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

The reality of life for most employees is that most of them cannot make it through an hour, much less a full school or business day, without checking their smartphones, tablet computers, laptops, and other electronic devices. Some schools have sought to manage the chaos by implementing "bring your own device (BYOD)" policies.

The hidden risks and costs of these BYOD policies are significant; this article examines the risks associated with managing the electronic devices of employees of educational institutions. The potential headaches include hidden costs, wage and hour claims, third-party data breaches, accidental communication of confidential information, and invasion of employee privacy.