This template is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy to be adopted by an employer that allows employees to use their devices for work. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and an alternate clause. This template is intended for private employers. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as a standalone policy. It is based on federal law and does not address all potential state law distinctions; thus, you should check any relevant state and local laws. If an employer chooses to adopt a BYOD policy, the employer should not only include it in the handbook but also distribute it to each employee as a standalone policy with its own employee acknowledgement. The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy Acknowledgment template should be signed and placed in the employee's personnel file. For a full listing of key content covering employee handbook considerations, see Employee Handbook Resource Kit. For a full listing of related workplace ...