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Can my employer see what websites I visit on wifi on my phone?
Yes. If you use a computer/mobile device provided for you by your employer, they can (even though not necessarily will) see everything, including any kind of activity, on any program.
Can my employer track my activity if I am not connected to their VPN?
The final answer, though, is yes they could absolutely track your actions if they desire to do so. Even if not connected to the internet, they could have software recording your actions one way or another, then upload the recorded actions once you re-establish an internet connection.
Why does my employer have a VPN on my computer?
Your employer set up the VPN to give you secure access to their servers. They can be assured that only a company computer with their installed VPN and other corporate software can get to their servers, and that nobody can “sniff” data no matter how you are connected to the internet.
Can my employer look at other devices on my Network?
By default, a computer on your home network is considered a trusted device. It has access to other devices connected to the network. Your employer shouldn’t be trying to look at other devices on your network. It might even be illegal for them to do so. But if you want to make sure they don’t create a guest network.
Can my employer see what I do on my work laptop?
If your employer installed some sniffer software on your work laptop, which intercepts all possible packets, then it can monitor what is happening in your home network. The results can be sent from your work laptop to employer directly via network or later on, when you are in your employers network.
Can a VPN be used to hide data from your employer?
What this means in real terms is that although you may hide the data that is being accessed by use of a VPN or other device or technique, this may be seen by the employer as a breech of trust which may be a matter for discipline under the rules in place for internet use.