Deakin Mobile - Guidelines


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Overview

Organisational areas will provide, at their discretion, corporate mobile communication devices to staff members who are required to work away from their workstation on a regular basis, and due to the nature of their work must be able to readily communicate for business purposes.

The corporate number is available for personal use after employment with Deakin University has ceased - see Return a device and SIM card

Conditions of use

As the costs associated with mobile communication devices are relatively high, the University aims to minimise the number of mobile communication devices issued and their volume of usage. Staff members need to be mindful of usage costs and therefore:

Personal use

The University will be reasonable about staff using their corporate mobile communication devices for personal use. Where costs/data use in excess of monthly plan are incurred, staff members are expected to strictly limit such activity to emergencies only.

International roaming facility

It is possible to have an international roaming facility activated on mobile communication devices so that incoming calls/data are received and outgoing calls/data can still be made when travelling overseas. Please see International Day Pass for more information on charges.

Mobile phone safety

Radiation

Concerns have been raised in the community about alleged adverse health effects associated with mobile phone and mobile phone base stations. These claims of possible health risks have not been substantiated. There is no clear evidence in existing scientific literature that the use of a digital mobile phone poses a long-term public health hazard, although the possibility cannot be ruled out.

You can access more information on the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency web site and the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association web site.

Hand-held use

The use of mobile phones away from a user’s head is recommended wherever possible. If the phone has a loud speaking capability it should be used. Alternatively, personal hands-free kits should be considered.

Additional recommendations include:

Mobile phones & driving

Using a mobile phone while driving can be distracting. Mobile phone use, including manual and visual distraction while driving, increases your chance of becoming involved in a crash or near crash. VicRoads have specific rules relating to Learner, P1 and P2 drivers and fully licensed car drivers.