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Automated background checks for transportation and logistics

Luftfartsindustrien skal opfylde EU-krav ved at udføre udvidede baggrundskontroller, som inkluderer verifikation af identitet, gennemgang af CV'er og kontrol af straffeattester. Mange virksomheder er en del af lufthavne som "Kendte kunder", "Regulated Agents", "Kendte leverandører", eller "Kendte befragtere". Disse virksomheder er underlagt samme EU-krav.

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Challenges in the aviation and air cargo industry

The airline and air cargo industry faces significant challenges in security and background checks. Securing passengers and cargo against potential threats requires comprehensive and accurate background checks on employees, suppliers and partners. Defective or ineffective background check processes can lead to serious security risks, including insider threats and unauthorized access to critical areas and resources.
At the same time, the industry must comply with strict international and national security regulations that are constantly evolving to meet emerging threats. This requires significant resources and expertise to ensure that all procedures are up to date and in accordance with applicable law.

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Security for partners in aviation and air cargo

Regulated Agents

Regulated Agents are companies that handle, transport or store air cargo and mail on behalf of airlines and carriers. They play a vital role in ensuring cargo is safe before it reaches the airport or plane.

Regulation

Regulated Agents are subject to the Swedish Transport Agency's legislation, which requires them to meet strict safety requirements. This includes comprehensive checks on personnel, implementation of security procedures and regular audits to ensure that all cargo is treated in accordance with international safety standards.

Known customers/charters

The Known Customer/Charterer designation includes companies that regularly ship cargo by air and have obtained a special clearance allowing them to ship cargo without additional security screening.

Types of businesses include

- Companies that produce goods and ship these as air freight.
- Companies that distribute aircraft spare parts and ship these as air cargo.
- Museums that ship art objects as air freight

Regulation

Known customers/charters must go through an approval process with the Swedish Transport Agency, which includes security checks of facilities and procedures as well as background checks on personnel. Regular audits ensure that standards are maintained and that all safeguards are in place.

Security Approved Shipping Agents

Security approved cargo agents are responsible for implementing security measures for cargo to be transported by air. This includes screening cargo and ensuring that it is protected from unauthorized access during transportation.

Types of businesses include

- Companies that transport and have stocks of safety-controlled cargo.
- Companies with warehouses that have an approved customer directory, but do not write AWB (Air Waybill).
- Companies with warehouses that write AWB and, if necessary, transport cargo.
- Companies that write AWB alone.
- Companies authorized to carry out screening of cargo for flight.
- Companies that, at an airport, protect and load safety-controlled cargo onto aircraft.

Regulation

These freight agents must be certified by the Swedish Transport Agency and comply with comprehensive safety requirements, including regular inspections and checks on their safety procedures. This ensures that all security measures are in place to prevent security threats.

Well-known suppliers

Well-known suppliers are companies that provide goods and services that are used within airport areas or on board aircraft. This includes everything from food and drinks to technical equipment and inflight services.

Types of businesses include

- Companies that are suppliers of supplies for the flight and deliver these directly to the aircraft.

Regulation

Well-known suppliers must meet the Swedish Transport Agency's safety requirements, which include securing the supply chain, checking employees and ensuring that all goods are protected from tampering before delivery to the airport areas or planes. Regular audits and inspections ensure that all processes comply with the established safety standards.

Benefits of handling background checks yourself

By taking control of the background check process with P-Secure, your business achieves increased efficiency, improved security and full regulatory compliance. Explore the some benefits of self-administering background checks.

GDPR

With P-Secure, your company is guaranteed full compliance with GDPR regulations. The platform has built-in data protection, privacy by design, which ensures that all personal data is processed correctly and stored securely. This means you can perform background checks without worrying about violating data protection laws, creating peace of mind for both your company and your employees.

Audit options

P-Secure enables companies in the critical infrastructure that are subject to audit requirements to easily provide the audit authority with access to relevant data. The system records and documents every step of the screening process, making it easy to review and verify data. This ensures that the company complies with the regulatory requirements in relation to employee safety management cf. ISO 27001 or the EU directives NIS2 and CER. P-Secure creates transparent and reliable documentation that can be viewed in both digital and physical auditing.

Case management

With the P-Secure platform, you can easily handle all background checks in your company. The system is designed to be user-friendly, making it simple and quick to manage screening processes. Everything from collecting data to approving results is done digitally, saving time and reducing administrative burdens. The intuitive interface ensures that even those without a technical background can navigate and use the system efficiently.

Annual checks

P-Secure makes it easy to automate the annual statutory background checks. By setting the system to regular screening intervals, you ensure that all employees and associated hauliers always meet the necessary requirements in relation to ID - criminal record - driver's license, etc. This feature saves time and ensures that no important checks are overlooked, contributing to the continuous maintenance of the company's compliance requirements.

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