Registo
A Parte em cujo território o presente Acordo for assinado submetê-lo-á para registo junto do Secretariado das Nações Unidas, nos termos do artigo 102.º da Carta das Nações Unidas, devendo, igualmente, notificar a outra Parte da conclusão deste procedimento e indicar-lhe o número de registo atribuído.
Em fé do que, os signatários, devidamente autorizados para o efeito, assinam o presente Acordo.
Feito em Praga, aos 25 de Outubro de 2007, em dois originais, cada um nas línguas portuguesa, checa e inglesa, fazendo todos os textos igualmente fé. Em caso de divergência de interpretação, o texto na língua inglesa prevalecerá.
Pela República Portuguesa:
Fernando Manuel Oliveira de Castro Brandão, Embaixador de Portugal em Praga.
Pela República Checa:
(ver documento original) Navrátil, Director da Autoridade Nacional de Segurança.
(ver documento original)
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC CONCERNING THE EXCHANGE AND THE MUTUAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
The Portuguese Republic and the Czech Republic, hereinafter referred to as the «Parties»:
Recognising the need to guarantee the protection of Classified Information exchanged between them, their individuals or legal entities, under co-operation arrangements or contracts concluded or to be concluded;
Desiring to create a set of rules on the mutual protection of Classified Information exchanged between the Parties;
agree as follows:
Article 1
Scope of application
The present Agreement sets out rules for the protection of Classified Information exchanged between the Parties or their individuals or legal entities.
Article 2
Definitions
For the purposes of the present Agreement:
a) «Classified Information» means the information of any form, nature and means of transmission, which, in accordance with the Law in force of either Party, requires protection against unauthorised disclosure, misappropriation or loss, and has been designated as such;
b) «Classified Contract» means an arrangement that contains or provides for access to Classified Information, creating and defining enforceable rights and obligations;
c) «Originating Party» means the Party, including its individuals or legal entities, that releases Classified Information to the other Party;
d) «Receiving Party» means the Party, including its individuals or legal entities, which receives Classified Information from the Originating Party;
e) «Third Party» means any international organisation or state that is not a party to the present Agreement.
Article 3
Security classification levels
The equivalence of the respective security classification levels is as follows:
(ver documento original)
Article 4
Competent security authorities
1 - The competent security authorities responsible for security and safeguarding of Classified Information as well as the application of the present Agreement are:
For the Portuguese Republic:
Autoridade Nacional de Segurança;
For the Czech Republic:
(ver documento original)
2 - The competent security authorities shall provide each other with their official contact details.
Article 5
Access to Classified Information
Access to Classified Information released under this Agreement shall be limited to individuals duly authorised in accordance with the Law in force of the respective Party.
Article 6
Protection of Classified Information
1 - The Originating Party shall:
a) Ensure that Classified Information is marked with appropriate security classification markings in accordance with the respective Law in force;
b) Inform the Receiving Party of any conditions of release or limitations on its use;
c) Inform the Receiving Party of any subsequent changes in security classification;
d) Inform the Receiving Party that the Classified Information has been released and requires protection under the present Agreement.
2 - The Receiving Party shall:
a) In accordance with the respective Law in force, afford the equivalent level of protection to Classified Information as afforded by the Originating Party;
b) Ensure that security classification is not altered, except if authorized in writing by the Originating Party;
c) Ensure that Classified Information is marked with appropriate security classification markings in compliance with article 3.
Article 7
Security co-operation
1 - On request, the competent security authorities shall assist each other during the security clearance procedures, in accordance with their respective Law in force.
2 - Subject to fulfilment of procedural requirements laid down in the respective Law in force, the Parties shall recognise the Personnel Security Clearances and Facility Security Clearances.
3 - The competent security authorities shall promptly inform each other about any changes regarding recognised Personnel Security Clearances and Facility Security Clearances, especially in cases of their revocation or termination.
4 - In order to achieve and maintain comparable standards of security, the competent security authorities shall, on request, provide each other with information about their national security standards, procedures and practices for the protection of Classified Information.
5 - The competent security authorities shall inform each other of current security risks that may endanger the released Classified Information.
6 - In order to ensure close co-operation in the implementation of the present Agreement, the competent security authorities may hold consultations and conduct mutual visits.
7 - The co-operation under present Agreement shall be effected in English language.
Article 8
Translation, reproduction and destruction
1 - Translations and reproductions of Classified Information shall be made according to the following rules:
a) Translations and reproductions shall be marked and afforded the same protection as the original Classified Information;
b) Translations and the number of reproductions shall be limited to that required for official purposes;
c) The translation shall bear an appropriate annotation in the language of translation indicating that it contains Classified Information of the Originating Party.
2 - Classified Information marked as muito secreto/(ver documento original) tajné shall be translated or reproduced only upon the written consent of the competent security authority of the Originating Party, according to the respective Law in force.
3 - Classified Information marked as muito secreto/(ver documento original) tajné shall not be destroyed and shall be returned to the competent security authority of the Originating Party.
4 - For the destruction of Classified Information marked as secreto/tajné the prior written consent of the competent security authority of the Originating Party is required.
5 - Classified Information marked up to confidencial/(ver documento original) shall be destroyed according to the respective Law in force of the Receiving Party.
6 - In case of a situation that makes it impossible to protect and return Classified Information generated or released according to the present Agreement, the Classified Information shall be destroyed immediately. The Receiving Party shall notify the competent security authority of the Originating Party of the destruction of the Classified Information without delay.
Article 9
Transmission of classified information
1 - Classified Information shall be transmitted between the Parties, in accordance with the Law in force of the Originating Party, normally through diplomatic channels, or as otherwise arranged between the competent security authorities.
2 - The competent security authority of the Receiving Party shall confirm, in writing, the receipt of the Classified Information.
Article 10
Use of classified information
1 - Classified Information shall be used only for the purpose it has been released for and within the limitations stipulated by the Originating Party.
2 - Each Party shall ensure that all individuals and legal entities that receive Classified Information duly comply with the obligations of the present Agreement.
3 - The Receiving Party shall not release the Classified Information to a Third Party or to any individual or legal entity, which holds the nationality of a third state, without prior written consent of the Originating Party.
Article 11
Classified contracts
1 - In case of Classified Contracts implemented in the territory of one of the Parties, the competent security authority of the other Party shall deliver prior written assurance that the proposed contractor holds a Facility Security Clearance of an appropriate security classification level.
2 - The contractor or subcontractor shall, according to the Law in force, ensure that all persons with access to Classified Information are informed of their responsibility towards the protection of Classified Information.
3 - The competent security authorities may request each other to carry out a security inspection in a facility located in the territory of the other Party in order to ensure continuing compliance with security standards according to the respective Law in force.
4 - Representatives of the competent security authorities may visit each other in order to analyse the efficiency of the measures adopted by a contractor for the protection of Classified Information involved in a Classified Contract.
5 - Classified Contract concluded between Contractors of the Parties under the provisions of the present Agreement shall include an appropriate project security instructions identifying, at least, the following aspects:
a) List of Classified Information involved in the Classified Contract and their security classification;
b) Procedure for the communication of alteration in the security classification of information;
c) Communication channels and means for electromagnetic transmission;
d) Procedure for the transportation of Classified Information;
e) Obligation to notify any actual or suspected unauthorised disclosure, misappropriation or loss of Classified Information.
6 - A copy of the project security instructions of a Classified Contract shall be forwarded to the competent security authority of the Party where the Classified Contract is to be performed to allow adequate security supervision and control.
Article 12
Visits
1 - Visits entailing access to Classified Information are subject to prior written consent given by the competent security authorities according to the respective Law in force, with exception of visits entailing access to Classified Information marked as reservado/vyhrazené, which may be arranged directly between security officers of the respective entities.
2 - The request for visit shall be submitted through the competent security authority of the host Party at least twenty days before the visit and shall include:
a) Visitor's first and last name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport or identification card number;
b) Name of the entity the visitor represents;
c) Name and address of the entity to be visited including the name and phone number of the point of contact;
d) Confirmation of the visitor's Personnel Security Clearance and its validity;
e) Purpose of the visit including the highest level of the Classified Information to be involved;
f) Expected date and duration of the visit and, in case of a recurring visits, the total period covered by the visits shall be stated;
g) Date, signature and stamping of the official seal of the competent security authority.
3 - In urgent case, the request for visit shall be submitted at least seven days in advance.
4 - The competent security authority of the Party that receives the request for visit shall inform, in due time, the competent security authority of the requesting Party about the decision.
5 - Visit of individuals from a Third Party entailing access to Classified Information of the Originating Party shall only be authorized by a written consent of the competent security authority of the Originating Party.
6 - The competent security authority of the host Party shall provide a copy of the approved request for visit to the security officers of the entity to be visited.
7 - The validity of the visit authorisation shall not exceed twelve months.
8 - The Parties may agree to establish a list of authorized persons to make recurring visits, which are valid for an initial period of twelve months.
9 - Once the Parties have approved the list for recurring visits, the terms of the specific visits shall be directly arranged with the security officers of the entities to be visited.
10 - Any Classified Information acquired by a visitor shall be considered as Classified Information released under the present Agreement.
Article 13
Breach of security
1 - In the event of a breach of security resulting in unauthorised disclosure, misappropriation or loss of Classified Information released under present Agreement, or suspicion of such a breach, the competent security authority of the Receiving Party shall immediately inform in writing the competent security authority of the Originating Party.
2 - If a breach of security or suspicion of such a breach occurs in a state other than the Parties, the competent security authority of the Party that hands over the Classified Information shall take the procedure prescribed in paragraph 1 of the present article.
3 - The other Party shall, if required, co-operate in the investigation.
4 - In any case, the other Party shall be informed in writing of the results of the investigation, including the reasons for the breach of security, the extent of the damage, the measures adopted for its mitigation and the conclusions of the investigation.
Article 14
Expenses
Each Party shall bear its own expenses incurred in connection with the application of the present Agreement.
Article 15
Settlement of disputes
Any dispute regarding the interpretation or application of the present Agreement shall be settled by negotiation between the Parties.
Article 16
Entry into force
The present Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the receipt of the last of the written notifications through diplomatic channels, stating that all the internal procedures necessary to that effect have been fulfilled.
Article 17
Amendments
1 - The Parties may amend the present Agreement on the basis of mutual written consent.
2 - The amendments shall enter into force according to the terms specified in article 16 of the present Agreement.
Article 18
Duration and termination
1 - The present Agreement shall remain in force for an indeterminate period of time.
2 - Each Party may, at any time, terminate the present Agreement.
3 - The termination shall be notified, in writing and through diplomatic channels, producing its effects six months after the date of the receipt of the respective notification.
4 - Notwithstanding the termination, all Classified Information released under the present Agreement shall continue to be protected according to the provisions set forth herein, until the Originating Party dispenses the Receiving Party from this obligation.
Article 19
Registration
Upon the entry into force of the present Agreement, the Party in which territory it is signed shall transmit it for registration to the Secretariat of the United Nations, according to article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations, and shall notify the other Party of the conclusion of this proceeding, indicating the respective number of registration.
In witness whereof, the undersigned duly authorized, have signed the present Agreement.
Done at Prague, on the 25 of October of 2007 in two originals, each one in the Portuguese, Czech and English languages, each text being equally authentic. In case of any divergence of interpretation the English text shall prevail.
For the Portuguese Republic:
Fernando Manuel Oliveira de Castro Brandão, The Portuguese Ambassador in Prague.
For the Czech Republic:
(ver documento original) Navrátil, The Director of the National Security Authority.