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File Sharing and File Transfer Policy

File Sharing and File Transfer Policy Employees should know by now that installing file-sharing software on company hardware is a major security threat. Use this policy to ensure that they understand the rules against peer-to-peer file sharing and the consequences for breaking them.  Sharing company files via any platform other than secure FTP is a […]

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Jul 27, 2011

File Sharing and File Transfer Policy

Employees should know by now that installing file-sharing software on company hardware is a major security threat. Use this policy to ensure that they understand the rules against peer-to-peer file sharing and the consequences for breaking them. 


Sharing company files via any platform other than secure FTP is a major security and intellectual property risk. Employees need to understand that they cannot use peer-to-peer file sharing software on company-owned devices or any hardware that connects to the company network.

Use this template to set file-sharing policies for your organization.

Included in this zip file are:

  • File Sharing and File Transfer Policy.doc
  • Intro Doc.pdf
  • Terms and Conditions.pdf

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