The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which of these personal activities you do on your employer-issued device? (Multiple responses allowed.)"
Data is based on a survey of more than 3,500 working adults across the United States, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
The source did not provide an exact date of survey.
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Adults worldwide using work devices for personal activities 2021, by country
A 2021 survey revealed that in ** percent of respondents the United States used their employer-issued device to check and respond to personal e-mails. Additionally, ** percent of respondents from France used their employer-issued device for playing games.
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Proofpoint. (May 2, 2022). Share of adults in selected countries using employer-issued devices for personal activities in 2021, by country and activity [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1147916/share-adults-worldwide-employer-issued-device-personal-activities-country/
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