Investigation and security activities
What this code covers
Use this division for investigation and security activities when the main activity includes Investigation services in private, commercial, corporate, insurance and criminal law for the exercise of rights in court and Guard and patrol services. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- This division includes security-related services:
- investigation services in private, commercial, corporate, insurance and criminal law for the exercise of rights in court
- guard and patrol services
- picking up and delivering money, receipts or other valuable items, with personnel and equipment to protect such properties while in transit
- information technology security activities, see division 62
- Compare with 62, 77, 78 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This division includes security-related services:
- - investigation services in private, commercial, corporate, insurance and criminal law for the exercise of rights in court
- - guard and patrol services
- - picking up and delivering money, receipts or other valuable items, with personnel and equipment to protect such properties while in transit
- - security system services and the operation of electronic security alarm systems (e.g. burglar and fire alarms), as well as remote monitoring and video surveillance systems services, where the activity focuses on remote monitoring these systems, but often also involves sale, installation and repair services
- - security services related to the prevention and safety of people at public events and premises open to the public
- - security services providing armoured car services
- - information technology security activities, see division 62
- - Investigation services in private, commercial, corporate, insurance and criminal law for the exercise of rights in court
- - Guard and patrol services
- - Picking up and delivering money, receipts or other valuable items, with personnel and equipment to protect such properties while in transit
- - Security system services and the operation of electronic security alarm systems (e.g. burglar and fire alarms), as well as remote monitoring and video surveillance systems services, where the activity focuses on remote monitoring these systems, but often also involves sale, installation and repair services
- - Information technology security activities, see division 62
What is NACE 80 used for?
Use NACE 80 for investigation and security activities when the main activity matches this scope: Use this division for investigation and security activities when the main activity includes Investigation services in private, commercial, corporate, insurance and criminal law for the exercise of rights in court and Guard and patrol services. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 80?
Typical examples include Investigation services in private, commercial, corporate, insurance and criminal law for the exercise of rights in court, Guard and patrol services, and Picking up and delivering money, receipts or other valuable items, with personnel and equipment to protect such properties while in transit.
When might 80 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to information technology security activities, see division 62.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 80?
Compare 80 with 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities, 77 Rental and leasing activities, and 78 Employment activities when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this division for computer programming, consultancy and related activities when the main activity includes Activities of providing expertise in the field of information technologies, designing the structure and content of, and/or writing, modifying, customising, testing and supporting software and applications and Planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for rental and leasing activities when the main activity includes Rental and leasing of motor vehicles and Rental and leasing of personal and household goods. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for employment activities when the main activity includes Personnel search and placement activities and Activities of theatrical casting agencies. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities when the main activity includes Activities of tourist guides and for tourism promotion and Intermediation services for travel. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for services to buildings and landscape activities when the main activity includes The provision of a combination of support services within clients’ facilities and The interior and exterior cleaning of buildings of all types. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for investigation and security activities when the main activity includes Investigation and private security activities and Security activities n.e.c.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this section for aDMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES when the main activity includes Rental and leasing activities and Employment activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 74 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media, 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities, 80 Investigation and security activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.
Rev. 2 code 80 is one of multiple older codes associated with Rev. 2.1 class 80 Investigation and security activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.