Why am I being asked to do a KYC verification?

At Remote, we take security and compliance seriously. To keep everyone safe, we require all employees and contractors to complete a quick process called Know Your Customer (KYC).

Think of it as showing your ID when opening a bank account. This step helps us verify that each person is who they claim to be, protecting against identity misuse or impersonation, preventing fraud, and keeping both Remote and our clients safe.

Here's why this step is important:

• Regulations - The ID verification is based on Remote's legal obligations regarding anti-money laundering (AML). The applicable AML regulations require Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, which complies with Articles 6(1)(c) and 9(2)(g) of GDPR.
• Security - By verifying identities, we can detect suspicious activity, identify potentially fraudulent individuals and ensure that the people we work with are legitimate. This helps keep everyone's information and accounts secure.

This step cannot be skipped. You can find more details about our data privacy practices in our Privacy Policy.