b) control information, information systems, objects or infrastructure which are of vital importance to fundamental national functions c) engage in activities which are of vital importance to fundamental national functions. The undertakings shall be given prior notice of any decision pursuant to the first paragraph. The National Security Authority may on its own initiative propose to a ministry that the ministry make a decision pursuant to the first paragraph. If the ministry does not make a decision in accordance with the recommendation of the National Security Authority, the National Security Authority may submit the matter to the ministry which has overall responsibility for protective security work in the civilian sector or the ministry which has overall responsibility for protective security work in the defence sector for a final decision. The National Security Authority shall make a decision pursuant to the first paragraph with respect to undertakings which do not fall within the area of responsibility of any ministry. The ministry is the body of appeal. Section 1-4.Application of the act to the Storting (the Norwegian parliament), parliamentary bodies, the Government and the courts The act applies to the Storting and parliamentary bodies to the extent decided by the Storting. Provisions laid down in and pursuant to Chapter 8 do not apply to members of parliament, government ministers or Supreme Court judges. The act applies to the courts subject to the special rules set out in provisions on security clearance and authorisation in and pursuant to the Courts of Justice Act and the Criminal Procedure Act. The King may issue further special rules. Section 1-5.Definitions In this act, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1. national security interests: Norway's sovereignty, territorial integrity and democratic system of government, and general political security interests related to a) the activities, security and freedom of action of the highest state bodies b) defence, security and contingency preparedness c) relations with other states and international organisations d) economic stability and freedom of action 2/30