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Yes, that is how contracts work, similar to how Terms and Conditions generally allow websites to take any data they'd like from you, and sign away rights like class action law suits. Contracts can also say that if you have work property on your phone, they have every right to take your phone.
You clearly have never worked somewhere where said company requires you to have a work app, and it shows.
Oooh, so now it's a contract thing... Still BS and made up, but I like how you backtrack.
And yes, I've worked in companies that require a work app. Some gave a phone, others allow to install in your. Current is a fortune 50 that allows installing on your own using Intune.
And you can be sure they are smart enough to not try to take away employee property because contracts with illegal terms are not enforceable, so they don't even try.
I guess you're used to being treated badly, in which case I'm sorry for you.
I guess in your case you're just financially secure enough to never have to worry.
I didn't back track at all, its always been a contract. I've seen this happen, and its the reason why I would never tell someone to ever allow company material on a personal phone, this isn't even some obscure advice, it should be well known.
Stop trying to sound like you know everything when you've specifically said you've never experienced this. It has happened, it can happen, it will happen. Put yourself in a safe position by never allowing company apps, material, email, anything on a personal phone.