1. INTERPOL provides tools like global databases and notices to facilitate international police cooperation among 188 member countries while facing challenges of differing legal systems and data privacy standards. 2. INTERPOL has established a global legal framework and multilayered controlling mechanisms including an independent oversight board to ensure data processing respects fundamental rights and encourages cooperation. 3. The framework and controls aim to minimize abusive use, strengthen member trust, and include individual redress while preserving INTERPOL's mission of facilitating global law enforcement.

1. Data privacy as a tool for international police cooperation MODAP Conference, “Privacy: Beginning or the End” Sabanci University, Istanbul, 20-21 June 2011 INTERPOL Caroline Goemans-Dorny, Counsel Office of Legal Affairs

2. 1 . General Context 2. INTERPOL’s mission and tools 3. Challenges related to data processing 4. A global legal framework 5. Effective implementation: a multilayered controlling mechanism Conclusion Outline

8. Operational support : logistical and technical support to member countries with complex ongoing investigations. Comprehensive training programs: on the field and at the General Secretariat 2. INTERPOL’s tools

28. 5. External review: advice role of CCF Communication of the CCF findings to INTERPOL General Secretariat (conclusions on compliance, recommendations on necessary actions to be taken) Controls over the follow-up of the CCF recommendations Answers to the requesting parties (in case of requests for access and of complaints)  Controls are aimed at protecting fundamental human rights and advising INTERPOL whenever necessary

29. Conclusion The adoption of a comprehensive set of rules and development of mechanisms to monitor their implementation create a climat of TRUST and CONFIDENCE that: -minimize the risk of abusive use in relation to the processing of information; -strenghten confidence between member countries when they cooperate via INTERPOL channels. -INTERPOL data processing rules include a redress mechanism for individuals. observance of data privacy is a tool for effective international police co-operation

30. Thank you [email_address] Interpol : http://interpol.int CCF : http://interpol.int/Public/ccf/default.asp