TheLocalYokel
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Indeed. I can see sense in positive vetting or security vetting (with its varying levels) although history tells us the process missed some big fish who went on to betray real state secrets to unfriendly powers. Governments though sometimes hide behind the Official Secrets Act to prevent public disclosure of matters that are merely embarrassing or inconvenient to the government.It is a common requirement with employment or service involving sensitive matters, typically any connection to The Crown generally requires either an enhanced security check if regular contact is likely or the signature upon an extract of the Official Secrets Act if it deemed necessary.
I signed it twice, cannot elaborate because of it being sensitive, however it was made clear I was bound for life not to disclose the nature of my endeavours.
These days the UK Government is willing to make public the various vetting procedures which is a positive step.
National security vetting: clearance levels
www.gov.uk