The Importance of Legal Advice before a Security Interview

The Importance of Getting Legal Advice before a Security Interview

The Importance of Legal Advice before a Security Interview is a matter in which the details depend on the role, the information involved and the circumstances of each case. The security clearance process is a complex procedure that requires the examinee to disclose personal and sensitive information. To make sure that the information given during the process is not misused and does not lead to undesirable results, it is important to seek professional legal advice.

Maintaining Confidentiality

It appears that confidentiality in the security suitability process is not absolute. During the process, the candidate or employee may be exposed to criminal, disciplinary and employment sanctions. Any giving of private information to the interviewer may pose a risk of self-incrimination, which leads to negative consequences.

As stated in the information leaflet for the examinee, the candidate must sign that he understands that the information given may be considered relevant and passed to various bodies at the discretion of the General Security Service:

“As a rule, information given in security suitability proceedings will be used for this purpose only… In certain cases, relevant information may be passed to the recruitment or employment bodies for the role for which you are a candidate.”

Professional Legal Advice

A lawyer who specializes in security clearance, such as Adv. Emanuel Trach, with 15 years of experience, can help the candidate understand the risks involved in giving personal information. With his help, it is possible to word suitable answers and make sure that rights are preserved.

It is important to remember that at the end of the check the candidate’s security suitability is determined. If the candidate is disqualified, he is entitled to appeal the decision within only 30 days.

Contact Details

To schedule a meeting or get more information, contact me:

• Phone: 055-2550011
• Email: Emanuel@Trach-law.co.il
• Address: Yigal Alon 94, Alon Towers 2, 4th floor, Tel Aviv

If you are facing a security clearance process, do not hesitate to seek legal advice to protect yourself and prevent unnecessary risks.