Security measures regarding persons
Article 7
1. An appropriate level of protection shall be afforded to persons in the premises of the Commission, taking into account security and safety requirements. 2. In case of major risks to security, the Directorate-General for Human Resources and Security shall provide close protection for Members of the Commission or other staff where a threat assessment has indicated that such protection is needed to ensure their safety and security. 3. In case of major risks to security, the Commission may order the evacuation of its premises. 4. Victims of accidents or attacks within Commission premises shall receive assistance. 5. In order to prevent and control risks to security, mandated staff may carry out background checks of persons falling under the scope of this Decision, so as to determine whether giving such persons access to Commission premises or information presents a threat to security. For that purpose, and in compliance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and provisions referred to under Article 3(1), the mandated staff concerned may: (a) use any source of information available to the Commission, taking into account the reliability of the source of information; (b) access the personnel file or data the Commission holds with regard to individuals it employs or intends to employ, or for contractors' staff when duly justified.