SC Clearance

[alphaTango]

Hey,

I'm just starting out in the contract world but have a question about SC Clearance. I had it from my last employer who I left 6 months ago and during that time I've moved house. Does anyone know if that would invalidate my clearance at all and if so, would I be able to get it updated via my previous company? I'm guessing not as I know longer work for them then they'd no longer be my sponsor.

From what I've read so far though, I can't find out a definitive answer on whether or not it would invalidate the clearance and so has anyone else been in the same situation at all?

Thanks!

[northernladuk]

They should still hold your clearance though so ring them and and ask them? I can't believe moving address makes you any more of a security threat.

You won't find anything on reasons why SC works. Wouldn't be much of a process if everyone knew how it worked so they could play it.

[adubya]

I have SC clearance and asked the security department how long it would remain valid if I left the place of work.

12 months was the answer. I can't see an address change making any difference. The new outfit should approach your old security office with your name and DoB to verify the clearance.