Trump's White House might ban staff from using personal mobile phones

The proposal comes amid concerns about cyber-security

Chief-of-Staff John Kelly is said to be pushing for a ban (Reuters)

The White House may ban its employees from using personal mobile while at work - reportedly amid fears they could be vulnerable to a cyber attack.

Donald Trump has constantly complained about the number of leaks about his administration since he became President.

But Bloomberg News said the possible ban was driven more by concerns about cyber-security. One official said too many devices were connected to the White House wireless network and that personal phones were not as secure as those issued by the government.

The White House did not immediately respond to inquiries. However, the news service said White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, whose personal phone was found to be compromised by hackers earlier this year, was at the front of the effort to impose a ban.

The White House already takes considerable precautions with wireless devices, including a requirement for officials to leave phones in cupboards outside of meeting rooms where sensitive or classified information is discussed.

The report said the possible move had raised concerns among some employees that they will be cut off from off from family and friends,

Early in the administration, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer demanded members of his staff turn over their mobile phones for random checks to see if they had leaked damaging information to the media.