Automated enhanced background checks for energy & utilities
Companies in the energy and utilities sector are a central part of Denmark’s critical infrastructure. With the NIS2 and CER Directives and Executive Order no. 1075 of 27 August 2025 on security clearances in the energy sector, the Danish energy sector is subject to stricter requirements for background checks of employees and suppliers with access to critical functions. This places new demands on how organisations document and follow up on their background checks. P-Secure manages the entire process digitally — from initial employment to ongoing re-checks — with full traceability and in accordance with GDPR.
Compliance challenges in the energy and supply sector
Companies must ensure that a large number of employees, suppliers, and partners across complex supply chains, and with access to critical functions, undergo appropriate background checks. At the same time, documentation must at all times comply with applicable requirements and be available as accurate, traceable, and audit-ready.
In practice, this can create compliance challenges, as both the volume of individuals and the complexity of supply chains increase the risk of errors, lack of consistency, and administrative burdens related to ongoing monitoring and documentation.
Useful features for energy & utilities
P-Secure automates the verification of identity, CV, criminal information, and references ensuring precise, timely controls and reducing the risk of human error.
ID and CV check
Automate ID verification and CV checks from verified public and official sources
Re-check
Easily schedule and complete periodic re-checks of employees, suppliers, and business partners
BEK 1075 compliance
Document and demonstrate compliance with Danish Executive Order no. 1075 on security clearances in the energy sector
Supplier screening
Secure the supply chain and conduct background checks of suppliers and subcontractors with access to critical functions
Recommended initial minimum checks
In collaboration with energy sector players, P-Secure is working to establish a common standard for screening and background checks that can be applied across utility and operating organizations. Download our free recommended initial minimum checks.
Regulatory framework and P-Secure's recommendations
The requirements include:
- ID check (Executive Order no. 1075 and CER)
- CV check — at least 5 years back including documentation of gaps in employment and education (Executive Order no. 1075)
- Criminal record (CER)
P-Secure additionally recommends the following as pre-screening ahead of security clearance:
- Personal details
- Education
- Residence and work permit
- Periods of residence abroad exceeding 6 months (5 years back)
- Business roles
- Photo ID (passport or driving licence)
NIS2 and CER P-Secure also supports compliance with the NIS2 Directive on the security of network and information systems and the CER Directive on the resilience of critical entities, both of which place requirements on how organisations in the energy sector manage personnel security and risk.
The need for modern background screening
Implement automated and compliant background checks
Security requirements in the energy sector are tightening — and the pressure to modernise background check processes is increasing accordingly. The benefits of automated background checks:
- Reduces administrative workload
- Reduces time spent in the onboarding process
- Increases transparency and ensures documentation
- Improves audit readiness
- Ensures compliance
- Covers employees and the supply chain
Continuous compliance
Move beyond one-time checks with:
- Ensure compliance with Danish Executive Order no. 1075, NIS2, CER, and national authority requirements at all times
- Centralised, audit-ready records
- Security and GDPR-compliance
