The use of employer equipment for outside private practice is permitted under any circumstances.

• A. Absolutely true
• B. Absolutely not true
• C. Can use, if with consent from employer and does not conflict with his/her work
• D. Can use, if not detrimental to their regular work and interest and with permission from employer

Answer: (B)

Employer equipment is company property and is intended for official duties. Using those resources for outside private practice mixes personal work with work-time tools, which can deplete resources, blur boundaries, and raise risks to confidentiality, data security, and liability. It also can create conflicts of interest and undermine the trust between employee and employer. Because of these protections, the blanket statement that such use is permitted under any circumstances isn’t accurate. In practice, personal use is usually restricted or requires explicit, written authorization and must not interfere with the employee’s job duties. That nuance is why the statement is not true.