How many times have you asked yourself if you should read your boss's WhatsApp after work? Well, here you have the answer. The Right to digital disconnection in the workplace exists and is protected by a law that you should be aware of. The Personal Data Protection Law includes this right in article 88. The idea is that the employer must respect the rest, leave and vacations of the employees.
This law also includes the right to respect personal and family privacyIn other words, you won't have to answer emails, WhatsApp, or calls from your boss once you walk out the door (if you don't want to). Each company must have an internal policy for workers in which availability outside the work environment is defined. Well, in certain jobs, it is impossible to give this up. There are various professions like emergency services etc. They do need some availability. However, this must be agreed upon and respected.
Most Spanish employees can turn off their mobile phones when they leave the door
There are many ways to get this blocking done right out the door. From the most prehistoric, such as the classic, the battery has run out, to the most modern, with useful apps for this. Below we explain which are the best methods.
- Dual-SIM and two different numbers: this is a trick that has a certain price, but you can have a prepaid SIM from some company that it does not cost you anything per month and give it to your boss as a work number.Likewise, many people have a work number and it is enough to access the phone Settings and turn off the second SIM.
- Block the number, something a bit risky: you can also opt for this option, block the boss's number and that's it. Even WhatsApp allows you to do it, but it's a riskier step. From the phonebook, find the number and select Block phone number.
- Use an app, it's very simple: whether you have Android or iOS, there are apps to block this easily.
How to block apps from Android?
On Android there are many applications but one of the most useful is Stay Focused, which allows you to set limits in your day to day. You can block WhatsApp at certain times, or mail, etc.It is really useful and it is totally free to download from Google Play. It is in English but it is very intuitive.
How to block and control apps on iPhone?
On iOS it's even easier too. There is a tool called Screen Time found in Settings and allows us to specify the screen time for various apps. With this we can limit the hours of use of any app such as WhatsApp or email. We hope we have helped you, remember that your boss cannot control your whole life
