e) fundamental societal functions and the basic security of the population 2. fundamental national functions: services, production and other types of activity which are of such importance that a complete or partial loss of the function would have consequences for the State's ability to protect national security interests 3. protective security work: planning, facilitation, implementation and checking of protective measures targeting activities which present a threat to security and the consequences of such activities 4. activities which present a threat to security: intentional acts which may directly or indirectly harm national security interests 5. associates: persons who are close family members or who have some other close relationship which may affect whether a person is suitable for security clearance. Chapter 2. Responsibility and authority related to protective security work Section 2-1.Ministerial responsibility and authority related to protective security work The ministries are responsible for protective security work in their areas of responsibility, and shall a) identify and maintain an overview of fundamental national functions b) identify and maintain an overview of undertakings of material importance to fundamental national functions c) make decisions pursuant to section 1-3 first paragraph d) notify overviews to the National Security Authority pursuant to paragraphs a) and b), as well as decisions pursuant to paragraph c). The King in Council may issue regulations on ministerial responsibility and authority related to protective security work. Section 2-2.The National Security Authority's responsibility for protective security work The National Security Authority has cross-sectoral responsibility for ensuring that undertakings perform protective security work in accordance with the act. 3/30