Devices, Passwords, and Security
What about their work laptop or devices?
Short answer
Employer-issued devices belong to the employer — return them promptly. Personal data on employer devices is tricky — the employer generally has the right to access their own devices. If there is personal financial or sensitive data on a work device, consult…
What this usually means
Employer-issued devices belong to the employer — return them promptly. Personal data on employer devices is tricky — the employer generally has the right to access their own devices. If there is personal financial or sensitive data on a work device, consult an attorney about how to retrieve it.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.