S.L. 460.24 Art. 8Security Liaison Officers.

(1) The Department shall assess whether each designated ECI located in Malta possesses a Security Liaison Officer or equivalent, who shall act as the point of contact for security related issues between the owner or operator of the ECI and the Department.

(2) If the Department finds that a Security Liaison Officer or equivalent does not exist in relation to a designated ECI it shall ensure, by any measures deemed appropriate, that such a Security Liaison Officer or equivalent is designated: Provided that compliance with any measure, including a European Union measure, which in a particular sector requires, or refers to a need to have, a Security Liaison Officer or equivalent shall be deemed to satisfy all the requirements under this article.

(3) The Department shall implement an appropriate communication mechanism between itself and each Security Liaison Officer or equivalent, with the objective of exchanging relevant information concerning identified risks and threats in relation to the ECI concerned. This communication mechanism shall be without prejudice to the requirements concerning access to sensitive and classified information laid down by any other law.