If the authorisation authority receives information giving reasonable grounds for doubting an authorised persons suitability related to security, the authorisation authority shall assess whether the authorisation should be maintained, revoked, downgraded or suspended. The authorisation authority shall notify the clearance authority of the decision. An authorisation shall lapse if a) the person leaves the position to which the authorisation relates b) the need for authorisation is no longer present c) the person no longer holds adequate clearance. Section 8-11.Duty to give notice of circumstances which may affect suitability related to security A cleared and authorised person shall immediately notify the authorisation authority of circumstances which may be relevant to whether the person is suitable for access to classified information or critical national objects and infrastructure. Section 8-12.Release of information to the Police Security Service In clearance cases where persons have ties with other states, the National Security Authority shall at the request of the Police Security Service provide information about persons' clearance status, ties with other states, place of service or which undertaking has requested clearance. Information may only be released pursuant to the first paragraph when the Police Security Service states this to be necessary for performance of the service's tasks pursuant to section 17 b and section 17 c (1) of the Police Act. The King may issue regulations on the release of information to the Police Security Service in clearance cases. Section 8-13.Reasons for and notice of decisions in clearance cases Any person who has been assessed for clearance is entitled to know the outcome of the assessment. If it is decided that the person should not be granted the desired clearance, the clearance authority shall on its own initiative notify the person of the outcome and the reasons for it. The clearance authority shall also give notice of the right to appeal the decision. The statement of reasons shall not include information which may reveal circumstances a) which are relevant to national security interests 22/30

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