When is an individual required to submit a "Declaration for Security Clearance"?

An individual is required to submit a "Declaration for Security Clearance" when there are significant changes in their status or circumstances that could impact their trustworthiness. This includes situations such as changes in personal circumstances, legal issues, financial difficulties, or other relevant factors that may affect a person's ability to maintain the integrity required for a security clearance. Reporting these changes is crucial for ensuring ongoing compliance with security protocols and for reassessing the individual’s suitability for access to classified information.

Significant changes can include things like a change in marital status, newly incurred debt that raises red flags, or any legal issues that may arise. Regular updates to security clearances help to maintain the integrity of the security process and ensure that individuals who have access to sensitive information continue to meet the necessary standards of trustworthiness.

In contrast, promotion within the organization, transfer to a different department, or participation in training programs, while significant in an individual's career development, do not inherently require a reevaluation of one’s trustworthiness or security clearance. These scenarios do not necessarily reflect changes in personal circumstances that would affect the individual's qualifications for holding a security clearance.