International procedures
Data Protection
Data-processing standards in international police cooperation and the rights of data subjects.
Author
INTERPOL PROTECTION Research Desk
Reviewed by
Legal Review Board
Definition
Data protection in international police cooperation governs how information about people is processed, stored and shared, and what rights the data subject has.
Compliance with these standards is the basis for challenging unlawfully entered data in Interpol's systems.
Legal basis
- Interpol's Rules on the Processing of Data (RPD)
- Applicable national and international data-protection law
Stages
- 1
Access
A request about the existence and content of data.
- 2
Assessment
Checking the lawfulness and accuracy of processing.
- 3
Correction/deletion
A request to remedy violations.
Required documents
- Identity document
- Evidence of inaccuracy or unlawfulness of the data
Appeal options
- Applying to supervisory bodies and the CCF
Risks
- Storage and dissemination of inaccurate or unlawfully entered data
- Missing deadlines forfeits some remedies
- Cascading use of the data by other countries
Common mistakes
- Not knowing your rights as a data subject
- Missing deadlines to apply
Frequently asked questions
What rights does a data subject have?
The right to access, correct and delete data where grounds exist, and to information about the processing.
How does this relate to Interpol?
These standards apply to data in Interpol's systems and allow violations to be challenged through the CCF.
Sources
Version history
- v1.0 — Initial publication.
- v1.1 — Legal review and wording update.