P-Secure (often written as Psecure) is a platform for handling automated background checks, including verifying identity, résumé, criminal record, and more. P-Secure helps companies and organizations streamline and automate background checks on both new and existing employees.

High-tech and defence policy areas in focus
Foreign states, in particular, have great interest in high-tech and defense policy areas. This applies in particular to energy technology, biotechnology, quantum technology, space technology, robotics, as well as defence industrial products and products subject to export controls. The fact that a number of Danish research areas and products can be used both in civilian and military terms, the so-called 'dual-use', only makes the issues even more complex.

‍https://pet.dk/pets-opgaver/beskyt-din-organisation/truslen-mod-dansk-forskning 

PET notes that foreign states, for example through intelligence activities, have been trying for several years to obtain information and in some cases have sought to influence decisions on critical infrastructure in Denmark. Critical infrastructure is understood here as functions and systems that are essential for the performance of socially important tasks, such as energy and electricity supply, transport, healthcare, security and financial services. The threat to Danish critical infrastructure can also be directed at or emanated from suppliers and subcontractors who may have important information about, for example, IT systems, technical equipment, business partners and employees (p. 25).

Espionage against critical infrastructure can, among other things, provide access to information that could enable physical acts of sabotage. In PET's assessment, it is currently less likely that foreign states will carry out physical sabotage against critical infrastructure located on Danish territory, but the threat picture may change at very short notice in the event of an escalating conflict. Parts of the critical infrastructure on which Denmark relies are located outside Danish territory. This concerns, inter alia, subsea pipelines and cables (p. 26).

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Note: It is likely that a new threat assessment will be released around February 2026, when the threat will have intensified.

‍Illegal procurement
PET estimates that foreign states such as Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, North Korea and Syria are actively seeking to acquire or divert Danish products and technology to use them in their own weapons production or in military programs. Illegal procurement can occur, among other things, by Danish companies exporting products or providing technical assistance that, through intermediaries, end up in the wrong hands. It can be difficult to detect that the recipient of a product is cooperating with the military of another country if, for example, the real recipient is hiding behind tire companies.

‍https://pet.dk/ulovlig-anskaffelsesvirksomhed

The CTA estimates that there is currently an increased willingness among European left-wing extremists to attack critical infrastructure with major economic consequences.

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Security policy risks and threats, including the heightened hybrid threat, can have implications for a wide range of socially important functions and critical infrastructure.

‍https://samsik.dk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NATIONALT-RISIKOBILLEDE-2025.pdf

‍Why we need background checks at all levels:
Our combined experience from the Danish intelligence services shows that espionage can occur at all levels of an organization/company. All employees, consultants and suppliers with knowledge of procedures, workflows and physical and electronic inputs may be vulnerable. Likewise, any employee with access to trade secrets may pose a vulnerability. Access to trade secrets need not be direct, but can also be random/sporadic. This means that information can also be accessed, for example, from cleaning staff to external IT consultants, accounting firms or other suppliers who have either physical or remote access to the company.

Yes. All information is collected with the applicant's own consent and processed and stored in accordance with GDPR. The applicant will always be informed about exactly what information is collected and processed, as the applicant himself is an active part of the background check and is guided through the individual parts step by step. No information is obtained which cannot be justified in relation to an employment relationship and the type of screening can be adapted to the individual position or function in order to comply with the principles of proportionality.

Easy deletion rules can be set up for cases so that they are not kept longer than necessary and an applicant can always request to have his or her information corrected or deleted.

No. P-Secure has chosen to follow the instructions of the upcoming EU Regulation on the use of AI/Artificial Intelligence, which is expected to enter into force in 2026. As a result, AI is not allowed to make automated decisions, such as endorsements or rejections of candidates. Instead, P-Secure provides an easy and transparent decision-making base for the company. One can approve or reject individual points of attention and, on that basis, approve or reject a candidate.

P-Secure cannot perform security clearances. Only PET and FE are authorised in Denmark for these approvals. However, it is very limited who needs a security clearance and the two concepts are often confused.

This means that approval within the territory of the Ministry of Defence is done through the Defence Intelligence Service (FE), while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves within their area, the Energy Agency within the territory of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Supply, etc.

The two concepts, background screening and security clearance, are often confused, but it's important to understand that security clearance is only relevant in very specific cases, and that process is far more complex than a regular background screening.

If your company or organisation is characterised as critical infrastructure, it is an EU requirement that you conduct background checks on people performing sensitive tasks or are authorised to gain direct or remote access to company premises, information or control systems. In addition, specific regulatory requirements exist for certain industries, for example on enhanced background checks for airport employees and airport suppliers.

P-Secure basically uses E-ID (e.g. MiTiD) for identity verification. In cases where an applicant does not have E-ID, passports are used as verification. P-Secure verify information from E-ID and passport with public records, including the CPR register.

P-Secure uses public and verified income and pension information to autogenerate a CV complete with detailed information about companies, if it is a Danish company. The CV check is available in a version adapted to the special requirements for CV checks for airports and air harbor suppliers that comply with the Swedish Transport Agency's requirements for “extended background checks”

P-Secure automatically performs an analysis of the content and text of the uploaded criminal record, including whether the certificate is clean. P-Secure detects any tampering attempts using advanced document analysis and at the same time correlates name and social security number with information from personal data files.

P-Secure can automatically read passport and driver's license photos and pull all relevant information from the document, including name, social security number, expiration date, citizenship, driver's license categories, etc. Where possible, these will be cross-checked with information from public records, including the CPR register.

The applicant will be asked to provide a number of references as part of the background check. The number is defined by the company. The applicant indicates the name, position and e-mail of the reference, which then receives an autogenerated e-mail with a link that leads to a portal where the reference is asked to confirm or deny the employment relationship. There is also the option to attach a comment to the employment relationship and indicate whether one wishes to be contacted or not. The email that the reference receives can be set up to be sent from the company's own email address to ensure that it does not look like spam or a phishing attempt.

No. P-Secure does not screen social media. The quality of an automated social media screening will be highly fluctuating. P-Secure is based on verified and public or open data sources. In addition, social media screening may seem very cross-border to many and it will be very difficult to define unambiguous and objective parameters for such screening. However, P-Secure may carry out a manual and individual analysis and assessment of a person's vulnerability and relationships by special agreement with the customer and with the consent of the data subject.

How many screenings you can do in a month or a year depends on the subscription you choose.

No. P-Secure has chosen to follow the instructions of the upcoming EU Regulation on the use of AI/Artificial Intelligence, which is expected to enter into force in 2026. As a result, AI is not allowed to make automated decisions, such as endorsements or rejections of candidates. Instead, P-Secure provides an easy and transparent decision-making base for the company. One can approve or reject individual points of attention and, on that basis, approve or reject a candidate.

Yes. An unlimited number of “screening types” can be created. On a screening type, it can be set which categories an applicant needs to be checked for (e.g. CV and criminal record). These can be freely switched on and off and specific requirements can be set for each category.

P-Secure can develop special solutions for your company if you need to search for special or own data sources. In addition, P-Secure has a “hot list” function. With this feature, your company can create lists with words or text. These may include lists of competing or blacklisted companies or the like. P-Secure will search all information from the applicant and if there is a match, you will receive a notification.

Yes. After integration, information from applicants can be transferred directly to your HR system.

P-Secure also has an API generator so that your company can connect to your HR system itself so that cases can be created from here.

Yes. There will be an elaborate log for all cases, including who has seen a case and made assessments on a case.

Yes. P-Secure can autogenerate a report with all screening results, including how you as a company have assessed the individual points of attention. This can serve as future documentation and as evidence of completed background investigation.