Automated enhanced background checks for energy & utilities
The Danish energy sector is undergoing a historic strengthening of security and emergency preparedness. With EU NIS2 and CER directives and Danish Executive Order no. 1075 of 27 August 2025 on security clearances in the energy sector, organisations are now subject to stricter requirements for the background check of employees and suppliers with access to critical functions. This places new demands on how organisations document and follow up on their controls. P-Secure makes it easy to manage the entire process digitally and comply with background check requirement, from initial employment to re-checks, with full traceability and documentation in accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection regulations.
Challenges in energy sector compliance
The energy and utilities sector operates under continuously evolving background check requirements, including requirements ID and CV check of employees.
Organisations must ensure that employees, contractors, and partners with access to critical functions undergo proper background checks, and that all documentation meets regulatory standards. In practice, this is often complex and resource intensive.
Manual processes can lead to:
- Delays in onboarding
- Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
- Increased risk of non-compliance
- Time-consuming audit preparation
At the same time, regulatory expectations require organisations to maintain accurate, traceable, and audit-ready records at all times.
Useful features for energy & utilities
P-Secure automates the verification of identity, CV, criminal records, 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 subcontractors
BEK 1075 compliance
Document and demonstrate compliance with Danish Executive Order no. 1075 on security clearances in the energy sector
Supplier screening
Extend background checks to suppliers and subcontractors with access to critical functions
Regulatory framework
Danish Executive Order no. (BEK) 1075 (energy sector)
The Danish Executive Order on security clearances in the energy sector (no. 1075 of 27 August 2025) sets out enhanced requirements for the screening of employees and suppliers with access to critical functions.
Requirements include:
- Background checks of relevant personnel prior to access according to access and criticality level
- ID check (e.g. passport or eID)
- CV check
- Documented, audit-ready processes
NIS2 and CER
P-Secure 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 energy sector organisations manage personnel security and risk.
The need for modern background screening
The impact
As energy sector security requirements have tightened, many organisations face increasing pressure to modernise their background check processes.
Manual workflows often result in:
- Limited visibility
- Administrative burden
- Delays in onboarding
- Insufficient documentation
- Inefficient audit preparation
Security infrastructure for the future of energy
The opportunity
Today's energy operators must balance strict compliance requirements with operational efficiency.
As regulations evolve and workforce mobility increases, organisations need automated and continuous background screening that reduces risk without slowing operations.
Strengthen critical infrastructure security
Implement automated, compliant background checks that:
- Reduce administrative burdens
- Reduce onboarding time
- Cover employees, contractors, and third-party suppliers
Maintain 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
