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iPhones Issued to Individuals

Passcode and Verification Management

If you have beenPBR issued aMobile PBRPhones iPhonemust forbe individualkept usesecure -at all time. 

The following tools can be used to increase your device security

  • Please changeChange the Passcodeprovided passcode immediately
  • PleaseEnsure loga 6 digit passcode is kept on the device
  • Biometrics - FaceID or TouchID may be used for convenience.
  • Ensure a lock screen timeout is in place (recommended 3 minutes) 

Linking your PBR account to the Phone

PBR issued Mobile Phones have the Company Portal app already deployed and installed. This app links your work account, and allows you to access PBR Services. 

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Personal Usage of PBR Issued Mobile Phones

As per the Mobile Phone Policy, reasonable personal use of issued Mobile Devices is permitted. 

Applications that are installed for Personal Use, should be kept to a minimum as to not interfere with yourPBR ownduties, or affect the ability to use the Mobile Phone

To install Personal Applications:

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General Personal Use Guidelines

  • Ensure you are following the PBR Code of Conduct, Social Media Policy, and other relevant PBR Policies at all times when utilising a PBR Mobile Device
  • International Roaming is not enabled on PBR Mobile Plans
  • Excessive personal use of PBR Mobile Plans is not permitted, with excessive personal use costs to be reimbursed by the user.

Damage, Theft and Safe Use of PBR Mobile Phones

  • All PBR Issued Mobile Devices are issued with a Case and Screen Protector. This is designed to Protect your device from accidental drops or falls. 
  • If a Screen Protector is broken, it is to be replaced as thissoon as possible. 
  • If your device is adamaged, bannedplease Appimmediately forcontact allthe VictorianPBR GovernmentIT OrganizationsHelpdesk, who can organise repairs. 
    • If this occurs as part of your work duties, ensure an Incident Defect Report (IDR) is submitted
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    • All Stolen items must be reported to Law Enforcement Authorities, with a report obtained. This is required for Insurance Purposes, and is mentioned under the PBR Mobile Phone Policy

Monitoring and Logging and Acceptable Use

As per the Mobile Phone Policy, the provided device getsremains damagedas inPBR anywayProperty at all times, and as such, PBR reserve the right to monitor and audit all activity undertaken on the device. 

  • Ensure you have read, and are familiar with the PBR Mobile Phone Policy.
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  • PBR Team Members are responsibly for exercising good judgement around usage of a PBR Mobile Device
  • PBR IT reserve the right to remotely disable, wipe or modify your Mobile Device as required. 
    • These actions will only be taken in extreme circumstances, and at the phonedirection remotelyof the PBR IT Manager, Group Manager Business Services, or CEO. 
  • Not all settings or features will be available on your PBR Issued Mobile Phone.