# Council Decision of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (2013/488/EU), Division 5

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Should the individual concerned reside in the territory of another Member State or of a third State, the competent national authorities shall seek assistance from the competent authority of the State of residence in accordance with national laws and regulations. Member States shall assist one another in carrying out security investigations in accordance with national laws and regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2013/488/annex/I/division/III/division/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2013-488/annex-I/division-III/division-5
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