This policy procedure sets out how remote working is approved and checked, and points to the home working checklist completed before anyone starts working from home.

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• Information-classification
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Further Reading

Further guidance on remote working:

• Managing Home and Hybrid Workers
• ISO 27001 Annex A 6.7 - Remote Working
• Handheld Devices, Encryption and Remote Working
• Managing Staff and Workers knowledge base

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Remote Working Policy Procedure Template

The Remote Working Policy Procedure is a Word template that sets out the arrangements for approving and managing remote working. It covers the checks made before approval, a home working checklist and risk assessments, safety and suitability of the work area, display screen equipment, premises questions, information security measures and the company's own responsibilities.

It applies to workers authorised for remote working, and all premises policies and controls still apply away from the office. The file has Title, File Location, Issue No, Issue Date, Controlled By and Approved By fields, an Amendment Record and a Business Use information classification in the footer.

What the Policy Covers

• Amendment record, summary, scope and applicability - the purpose of the policy, the workers authorised for remote working that it covers, and disciplinary action for breaches
• Policy on remote working - approval subject to checks on the role and location, work completed to the same level as on the premises, and health and safety applying at home
• Home working authorisation - a home working checklist completed with all areas acceptable, and risk assessments where required before home working is permitted
• Remote working arrangements - checks on sockets and cables, surge protection, lighting, space, display screen assessments, insurance, landlord or mortgage provider permission, smoke detectors and escape routes
• Information security - a private work area, secure communications, approved IT equipment, a tested backup internet connection, physical security and clear desk and screen
• Company responsibilities - issuing equipment, adequate health and safety arrangements, accessible IT systems, approved remote access, a reviewed list of authorisations and return of equipment

Built for Safe and Secure Home Working

• A display screen assessment for each remote working location within the last 12 months, where applicable
• Checks that home insurance covers home working and that a working smoke detector is installed
• A backup internet connection in place and tested for remote work
• A list of remote access authorisations maintained and periodically reviewed
• Equipment returned and access accounts closed when remote access is no longer needed

Who Needs a Remote Working Policy Procedure?

Businesses with staff who work from home or elsewhere away from the premises, and the managers who approve and review those arrangements.

How the Policy Fits Together

Before home working is approved, F-Q72 Home Working Checklist is completed and every area on it must be checked and acceptable, with risk assessments added where required.

Using the Policy

Edit the approval checks, home working questions and information security measures to reflect your own arrangements, and name the person in the Controlled By field. Give it top level approval and brief remote workers and the managers who authorise them.

Information Security Away From the Office

Remote workers must work in a private area that is not overlooked, use secure communication systems and connect only IT equipment checked and approved for company systems. A tested backup internet connection is expected, and information or equipment is never left unattended where there is any risk of unauthorised access.