Definitely normal, this is something I've been concerned about. I'm trying to become much more privacy conscious when it comes to technology, but there's no telling how dangerous apps like those are for privacy and personal data. They shouldn't be able to force anyone to get an app if they don't want to. If it's necessary for work, then they should at least be obligated to buy you a separate work phone to get it on. For my next job, I'd say I'll bring in an old "dumb" phone to work, just in case they ask me to download an app. I'll then tell them that my phone isn't compatible with the app, so they'd just have to buy me a new phone if the app is necessary for my job, since it's not my responsibility to provide my own work equipment (at least if it's not stated in the employment contract anyway).
IIN I don't want to download an app for work?
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Definitely normal, this is something I've been concerned about. I'm trying to become much more privacy conscious when it comes to technology, but there's no telling how dangerous apps like those are for privacy and personal data. They shouldn't be able to force anyone to get an app if they don't want to. If it's necessary for work, then they should at least be obligated to buy you a separate work phone to get it on. For my next job, I'd say I'll bring in an old "dumb" phone to work, just in case they ask me to download an app. I'll then tell them that my phone isn't compatible with the app, so they'd just have to buy me a new phone if the app is necessary for my job, since it's not my responsibility to provide my own work equipment (at least if it's not stated in the employment contract anyway).