Modern mobile-device management requires balancing strict corporate security with user privacy and flexibility. COPE (Corporate-Owned, Personally Enabled) devices are designed specifically for this: the company owns and manages the device, while employees retain a personal space that remains separate and private.
Personal Usage Policies in Applivery MDM provide fine-grained control over what users can do in the personal profile of a COPE device—without compromising compliance, security, or the protection of corporate data. These policies let organizations clearly define which features, applications, and permissions belong to the user’s personal area, enabling a secure and productive environment that also respects employee privacy.
By using these controls, IT teams can adapt each COPE device to both corporate and personal needs, maximizing security and productivity while maintaining the personal freedom expected from modern work environments.
Once in the Applivery Dashboard, go to any of your Policies (1) (under Device Management > Policies). From the left side menu go to Compliance (2) and scroll down to Personal Usage Policies (3).
Defines which account types should not be managed by MDM. This is typically used to enforce management only for corporate accounts, while keeping personal accounts completely outside IT control.
To add an account type, click + Add element and enter the account identifier.
Controls whether users can share content via Bluetooth from the personal profile. Useful for allowing or restricting file exchange in the private area of the device.
Disables the camera in the personal profile.
Recommended for environments where taking photos or videos in personal mode could pose a security or confidentiality risk.
Controls how long the work profile can remain turned off on a COPE device.
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Controls which apps may be installed inside the personal profile.
Each entry includes:
This allows IT to authorize safe, approved apps while restricting unwanted or non-compliant ones.
Defines the level of access the user has to Google Play in the personal space:
Determines whether the user can create a private, independent space on the device. Useful for fully separating personal content from corporate data.
You can learn more abour Private Spaces on Android devices by following this link.
Prevents the user from taking screenshots in the personal profile. Useful when organizations want to avoid the spread or saving of sensitive information.
These policy controls allow IT to define exactly what is allowed or restricted within the personal area of a COPE device. This creates the ideal balance between:
Applivery enables granular control over accounts, app installation, camera and screenshot usage, file sharing, and how long the work profile can remain off—ensuring devices remain secure while also user-friendly.
Implementing Personal Usage Policies in COPE environments leads to:
