Type and Size Sample Clauses

Type and Size. ⏹ Purchase devices that are not locked to a single carrier. This will allow you to use, and switch between, any mobile network if charges become expensive or privacy terms become unfavorable. ⏹ Smartphones are ideal because they can run many apps to communicate with clients, in addition to voice calling/SMS or program reporting tools. Smartphones also tend to have stronger security features such as thumb print, face ID, and unique pins or patterns. ⏹ Staff using devices only to stay in contact with clients can use smartphones with a screen size of about 5 inches. ⏹ Staff using devices for reporting, case management, or client tracking need a larger screen size (7 inches or more)3 for easier navigation of the app tools. ⏹ Consider Android devices for outreach workers because of their simple interface. They are also more interoperable with useful Google products and applications. Standard security protections include user-enabled app permissions and pattern, pin, and biometric security and protection of USB device serial number. (For more on Android security, see this article). iOS or Apple devices also have these strong security features and others such as a secure cloud ID that acts as two- factor authentication. (For more on Apple iOS security, see this article). However, iOS devices are often more expensive than Android ones, increasing the chance of theft. ⏹ Do not purchase “rooted” or “jailbroken” devices. These give full access to a device’s operating system and features to malware authors who can leak, sell, and destroy data. For more on security of jailbroken devices, see this article. Do not jailbreak or root devices after they have been purchased. Organizations that have already purchased rooted or jailbroken devices must ensure that an antivirus software is installed and that only apps from the app store are installed to prevent malicious attacks (for related information, see this article or this article). ⏹ USG-funded HIV programs and funding recipients must not buy devices from Huawei, ZTE, or their subsidiaries because of U.S. government policy (Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act) that restricts USG funds from being used to procure devices and services from these companies (for related information on section 889, see this article).