BlackRock Restricts Use of Company Devices for China Travel

BlackRock restricts use of company devices for China travel, Bloomberg News reports

BlackRock Restricts Use of Company Devices for China Travel

BlackRock Inc. has told staff traveling to China for business trips to use temporary loaner phones and not to bring company laptops, underscoring growing concern among some global firms about employees working there.

BlackRock tightens device use rules for China trips

BlackRock has rolled out strict new travel policies for employees heading to China, reflecting growing concerns over data security and the broader fallout from US-China tensions. The policy, which came into effect on 16 July, signals the asset manager’s increasing caution while navigating China’s rigid regulatory landscape. Employees are now barred from using company-issued phones, laptops, and tablets while in China. Instead, they will be requi…

World’s largest asset manager BlackRock tells employees: You cannot carry your phones and laptops for China Travel

The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has asked its employees not to carry company-issued phones and laptops while travelling to China and has asked to…