Norwegian Defence Security Service (NORDSS)
| Norwegian Defence Security Department | |
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Insignia of NORDSD
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| Active | from 1940 |
| Country | Norway |
| Branch | Joint |
| Type | Security Service |
| Role | Security and counter-intelligence |
| Size | approx 100 persons |
| Garrison/HQ | Oslo |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Captain (naval) Hans Kristian Herland |
| Commander-in-Chief | HM The King |
The Norwegian Defence Security Department (NORDSD) (in Norwegian: Forsvarets sikkerhetsavdeling, acronym: FSA) is a joint security and counter-intelligence military intelligence service within the Norwegian Armed Forces. Its members are a mix of civilian employees and military personnel. The head of the service holds the military rank Colonel or (naval) captain.
NORDSD's primary responsibility is protective security and operative security services within the Armed Forces, including responsibilities related to the Norwegian Armed Forces security intelligence. NORDSD shall, on behalf of the Chief of Defence, Norwegian Armed Forces (CHODNOR):
NORDSD does this by collecting and assessing information regarding security risks and weaknesses within the Norwegian Armed Forces, to analyze and recommend which counter-measures must be taken.
NORDSD is the largest security clearance (vetting) authority in Norway and handles approximately 20,000 security clearance cases annually.
Within any democratic and transparent nation, the rule of law and Rechtsstaat principle of regulating executive powers is fundamental. The Norwegian Constitution, Article 99, forbids the use of military personnel and powers against the citizens unless warranted by act of parliament or insurrection. Article 110c forbids any executive action that is a violation of human rights.
Only the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST), the Norwegian Intelligence Service (ETJ) and the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) are defined as "secret services" and given special executive authority by separate acts of parliament.
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