I'm working from home using my personal MacBook Pro and my own internet connection. For work, I log into Google Chrome using my work account to check my emails and access Google Drive. I generally keep my personal browsing on Safari and only use Chrome for work purposes. I'm curious, if I'm logged into my company-managed Chrome profile, can my employer monitor all my computer usage, or is using Safari for personal matters a safe way to keep them from seeing my activity? Thanks in advance!
3 Answers
When you're logged into a work account on Chrome, your company can track everything related to that account. If they use Google Workspace, they can see your activity on apps like Gmail and Drive. Also, be aware that if you're syncing data with your account, your search history and open tabs could also be visible to them. So, while using Safari might help keep your personal life separate, they still have visibility into your work activities on Chrome.
Actually, with macOS and MDM (Mobile Device Management), your company can monitor a lot when they're managing the device. Even if it's not a company-owned device, as long as they have remote management set up, they can access certain data. Apple protects personal information, but if your device is supervised under MDM, they could have more control than you'd expect. It's best to be cautious and keep work and personal usage clearly separated.
Honestly, Chrome keeps a detailed record of what you're doing. Companies can access that information if you're logged into your work profile. The only way they won't see your personal stuff is if you're not using any work-related apps or extensions. So, just because you’re on a personal laptop doesn’t guarantee privacy—especially if you have any company monitoring tools installed.
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