Problem
Secret government security vetting of job applicants
Nature:
Governments may require security vetting in certain sectors and without informing the job applicant. People may be denied a job or promotion on the basis of information which they have had no opportunity to verify.
Incidence:
In the UK it is reported that one million positions are subject to secret government vetting of applicants, namely 1 in 22 of the working population. Security vetting occurs in both public and civil services, private sector defence contractors, telecommunications and the armed services.
Broader Problems:
Espionage in domestic politics Aggravates:
BlacklistingMisuse of classified information Subject(s):
Defence → SecrecyGovernment → Government
Social Activity → Employment
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST