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This guidance provides information on obtaining a national security certificate under the Data Protection Act 2018.
Government response to a call for views on the proposed approach to cyber security certification following the UK’s departure from the EU.
Continue to pay National Insurance contributions in the UK if the country you’ll be working in has a reciprocal agreement with the UK. To do this use form CA9107.
Apply for a certificate to confirm you only pay UK National Insurance contributions when you're working in 2 or more countries in the UK, EU, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Information about licence-linked qualifications, the awarding organisations that offer these qualifications, and how to find an approved training provider.
Guidance for maritime security guards and their employers about the medical certificates needed for working at sea.
Ask HMRC to confirm that you, or if you’re an employer, your employee pays only UK National Insurance contributions whilst working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Security Industry Federation trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
Where to get training and advice on counter-terrorism if you work in the private security industry.
Call for views on the European Commission’s proposed Regulation on ENISA, the “EU Cybersecurity Agency”, and on Cyber Security Certification.
Cyber Essentials is a government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
Form and guidance on self-certification for manufacturers of video surveillance systems (VSS).
Explanation of a new EU regulation on cyber security which became law in the UK in June 2019.
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
Apply for a certificate to confirm that you only need to pay UK National Insurance contributions if you're a self-employed individual working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
What to do before you apply, and how to apply for a licence yourself or through your employer.
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