70% of Workers Divulge Confidential Info In Public Over Cell Phones
by Will Safer, posted Apr 9th 2008 at 6:17PM
Do you ever catch yourself listening in on a conversation someone else is having on a cell phone? It happens all the time. You're riding the bus, sitting in a restaurant, or waiting in an airport lounge for your flight when suddenly you are almost forced to listen in on what clearly should be a private conversation. What could be the impact of all these private calls made uncomfortably public?
Well, Vodaphone in United Kingdom has done some interesting research into how people making business calls on their wireless phones often say more than they should about sensitive information, essentially broadcasting company secrets to anyone within earshot.
Vodafone UK found that more than 70% of workers talk business on their mobile phones in public, often openly discussing confidential new products or services. More than a quarter those surveyed admitted that they would follow up on a lead they overheard from someone else's phone conversation.
So, the next time you feel the need to share some important piece of business information with a colleague, or even feel like talking about your date last night with a good friend, remember that your cell phone doesn't come equipped with a "private" button.
If you're out in public, then the public is part of your conversation.
From Textually.
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Well, Vodaphone in United Kingdom has done some interesting research into how people making business calls on their wireless phones often say more than they should about sensitive information, essentially broadcasting company secrets to anyone within earshot.
Vodafone UK found that more than 70% of workers talk business on their mobile phones in public, often openly discussing confidential new products or services. More than a quarter those surveyed admitted that they would follow up on a lead they overheard from someone else's phone conversation.
So, the next time you feel the need to share some important piece of business information with a colleague, or even feel like talking about your date last night with a good friend, remember that your cell phone doesn't come equipped with a "private" button.
If you're out in public, then the public is part of your conversation.
From Textually.
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