National Security
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Definitions
European Definitions
There is no European definition of National Security.
However, Article 8(2) about the Right to respect for private and family life of the European Convention on Human Rights states "There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security, public safety or the economic well-being of the country, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others." This leaves the definition and interpretation of national security to the individual Member States.
Other International Definitions
National Definitions
Australia
Netherlands
De nationale veiligheid is in het geding als vitale belangen van onze staat en/of onze samenleving zodanig bedreigd worden dat sprake is van – potentiële – maatschappelijke ontwrichting. [2]
Nationale veiligheid omvat zowel aantasting van de veiligheid door opzettelijk menselijk handelen (security) als aantasting door rampen, systeem- of procesfouten, menselijk falen of natuurlijke anomalieën zoals extreem weer (safety).
Philippines
United States
Depending on risk, these actions could include: changes in tactics, techniques, or procedures; adding redundancy; selection of another asset; isolation or hardening; guarding; etc.
Standard Definition
Discussion Topic
This is a discussion on the various definitions listed above.
See also
Notes
References
- ↑ Section 8 of the NSI Act
- ↑ Strategie Nationale Veiligheid (2007)
- ↑ DLSU
- ↑ USA DoD JP 1-02