AIGDSU Demands End to BYOD Policy for GDS – Provide Official Devices & Security

Sender:

All India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union (AIGDSU)

Central Head Quarters, Padam Nagar, Delhi-110007

President: B. Venkateshwarlu

General Secretary: S. S. Mahadevaiah

Recipient:

Ms. Vandita Kaul Ji, Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhavan, New Delhi 110001

Subject: Urgent Need to Discontinue “Bring Your Own Device” Policy and Provide Departmental Infrastructure for GDS – Reg.

Financial Burden on GDS:

• The "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policy forces Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) to use personal smartphones/laptops for work.
• Many GDS employees cannot afford these devices, leading to financial strain.
• No reimbursement for device costs, data, repairs, or replacements.

Security Risks:

• Rising cases of phishing, OTP frauds, and cyberattacks (e.g., incidents in Yadgiri Division, Karnataka).
• No secure departmental infrastructure leads to data leaks & malware risks.
• Older GDS employees (50-65 years) are particularly vulnerable.

Operational Challenges:

• Inconsistent personal devices cause app malfunctions, crashes, and poor connectivity in rural areas.
• Delays in services & public dissatisfaction due to technical issues.

Work-Life Balance & Fairness:

• Mixing personal and official use disrupts privacy and work-life balance.
• No other postal staff (e.g., regular employees) are forced to use personal devices.

Demands:

• Immediate discontinuation of BYOD policy for GDS.
• Provide departmental devices with pre-installed essential apps.
• Ensure printers & reliable official internet (not personal hotspots).
• Exclude IPPB devices from BYOD policy.
• Cybersecurity training for GDS handling digital services.

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