Resolution #6

Protection for Using Personal Mobile Devices When On Duty

WHEREAS, the use of mobile technology has become an integral part of the fire service, including but not limited to training, scheduling, communication, email, and reference materials; and

WHEREAS, many members are not provided with a department-issued device and are therefore required to use their personal devices for work-related purposes; and

WHEREAS, there are limited privacy protections for members who are required to use their personal devices in the performance of their duties, potentially exposing personal information to employer access or public records requests;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the delegates assembled at the MPFFU Convention direct the MPFFU Executive Board to collaborate with private sector partners and state legislators to pursue statutory and policy protections that safeguard members’ personal information and devices from disclosure through employer access or public information requests.

Submitted by: Aaron Piper, President Local 1744 St. Clair Shores
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Cost Factor:  none as submitted

Committee Assigned to: Resolutions Committee

Committee Recommendation: Adopt as amended

Convention Action: