Guidance

Aftercare information for holders of national security clearance

Guidance on the maintenance of effective personnel security between periods of normal review.

• From: United Kingdom Security Vetting and Cabinet Office
• Published: 11 May 2015
• Last updated: 23 May 2024 — See all updates

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Aftercare and existing clearances

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Aftercare is the maintenance of effective personnel security. Its purpose is to investigate anything of security concern, between periods of normal review, which affects an individual holding a national security clearance. This document provides aftercare information.

Published 11 May 2015
Last updated 23 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 23 May 2024

   Clarification of guidance on when clearance holders should notify UKSV of a Change of Personal Circumstances

2. 4 January 2023

   Aftercare guidance updated to reflect current policy and new UKSV contact details. Lead organisation changed from MOD to UK Security Vetting.

3. 27 June 2018

   Replaced leaflet with the latest version

4. 4 January 2017

   Updated with latest UKSV information

5. 11 May 2015

   First published.