h) refusal or failure by the person to provide personal data i) failure to notify the authorisation authority of personal circumstances relevant to security j) refusal to make a pledge of secrecy, a statement confirming a desire not to be bound by a pledge of secrecy or refusal or failure to participate in a security interview k) l) financial circumstances which might tempt the person to act contrary to national security interests connections with organisations which have an unlawful purpose and which may threaten the democratic social order or which regard violence and terrorism as acceptable instruments m) inability to perform satisfactory vetting n) ties with other countries o) other circumstances which may give reason to fear that a person may act contrary to national security interests. In the assessment of whether a person is suitable for security clearance, no emphasis shall be given to political engagement and other lawful social participation, such as membership of, sympathising with or activities on behalf of lawful political parties or organisations. Emphasis may only be given to information about associated persons if it is relevant from a security perspective. The King may issue regulations on clearance and the conduct of security interviews. Section 8-5.Conduct of vetting The National Security Authority shall vet all persons requiring clearance. The person requiring clearance must have consented to vetting. Such consent shall include re-vetting pursuant to the third paragraph. Vetting shall be conducted at the request of the clearance authority unless the National Security Authority has decided otherwise. The clearance authority shall wherever necessary request re-vetting within the validity period of a clearance. 19/30