Policies & Compliance Acknowledgments
Free Remote Work Security Policy Template (PDF)
A remote work security policy sets security requirements specific to working outside the office — network and device requirements, physical security, and how to handle company data while remote.
Download the template
Free, no signup required. Fill in the blanks by hand, or use it below to fill and send for signature.
When to use it
Use this alongside a remote work agreement, or on its own for any employee who works outside the office some or all of the time — it covers security risks a standard office-based policy doesn't (public Wi-Fi, shared spaces, unattended devices).
What's typically included
- Purpose
- Network and device requirements
- Physical security
- Data handling while remote
- Incident reporting
- Consequences
- Employee acknowledgment
How to fill it in
- Pair this with the remote work agreement template if you're setting up a remote arrangement for the first time — that document covers the employment logistics (hours, equipment, location) while this one focuses specifically on security.
- Fill in a real IT/security contact for incident reporting, and make clear it applies "regardless of where you were working" — remote incidents are reported less reliably than in-office ones without an explicit, low-friction path.
- If your company requires a VPN or specific approved tools for remote access, name them specifically rather than leaving the network-requirements section generic.
This document involves employment or workplace-compliance obligations that vary by state and by employer size. It is a general starting point only — not legal advice — and should be reviewed by an employment attorney licensed in your state before use.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need both this and a remote work agreement?
They cover different things and work well together — the remote work agreement addresses the employment arrangement itself (hours, equipment, expenses), while this policy focuses specifically on security practices while working outside the office. Many companies use both.
Does this apply to occasional remote work, or only full-time remote employees?
As written, it applies to "anyone accessing Company systems or data from outside the office" — that's meant to cover occasional remote work (a coffee shop, a business trip) as well as a fully remote arrangement, not just employees who work remotely full-time.
Is an electronically signed remote work security policy legally binding?
Yes, under the U.S. ESIGN Act and state UETA laws, the same as any other signed policy acknowledgment.
Ready to use this template?
Every word is editable before you send — this is a starting point, not a final draft.