Artikel 7

1. In order to maintain comparable standards of security, the Competent Security Authorities shall, on request, inform each other about their security regulations, policies and practices for the purpose of protecting Classified Information.
2. On request by the Competent Security Authority of one Party, the Competent Security Authority of the other Party shall issue a written confirmation that a valid Personnel Security Clearance or Facility Security Clearance has been issued.
3. The Competent Security Authorities of the Parties shall recognize Personnel Security Clearances and Facility Security Clearances issued in accordance with the national laws and regulations of the other Party.
4. The Competent Security Authorities shall assist each other in carrying out Facility Security Clearance and Personnel Security Clearance investigations on request and in accordance with national laws and regulations.
5. The Competent Security Authorities shall promptly notify each other in writing about changes in recognised Personnel Security Clearances and Facility Security Clearances for whom or for which a confirmation has been provided.
6. In case the national laws and regulations of the Parties regarding public access to documents or access to information of public character have an impact on the information exchanged within the framework of this Agreement, the Competent Security Authorities shall inform each other.
7. The co-operation under this Agreement shall be effected in English.