CIL reviews the disputed records, documentary evidence and the distinction between correction and deletion before recommending an application.
Common correction issues
- Dates, aliases, identifying details or case numbers are inconsistent with authenticated documents.
- The record describes an individual as wanted under a warrant that has subsequently been withdrawn or modified.
- The criminal proceedings have changed status but the underlying record may not reflect the change.
- Several people or companies with similar names have been conflated.
- The description of alleged acts does not match the current charge, judicial order or information supplied by the source.
Not every discrepancy is material. A successful submission normally connects the error to an applicable INTERPOL rule and explains why correction or deletion is justified.
Correction, deletion and access: choose the right route
| Request | Principal question | Possible result |
|---|---|---|
| Access | What information, if any, may be disclosed about me? | Access decision, potentially subject to restrictions |
| Correction | Is particular data inaccurate or outdated? | Appropriate correction to data processed in INTERPOL systems |
| Deletion | Is the processing itself incompatible with INTERPOL rules? | Deletion or other measure within the CCF's powers |
| Revision | Is there a qualifying newly discovered fact after a CCF decision? | Review under the restricted Article 42 mechanism |
A technical correction should not be treated as a substitute for a legal challenge to the underlying processing. Where both issues arise, the requested remedy must be explained precisely.
Evidence comparison table
| Alleged data problem | Documents that may help | What needs verification |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong identity | Passport records, official biometrics or civil-register documents | Whether the mismatch exists in the processed data |
| Withdrawn warrant | Certified revocation order and court registry confirmation | Effective date, finality and source-country validity |
| Outdated conviction status | Appeal decision, acquittal or amended judgment | Whether the criminal or enforcement basis remains |
| Incorrect conduct description | Indictment, signed witness records and procedural orders | What conduct is actually attributed to the individual |
| Mixed-up company roles | Registry extracts, board minutes and employment records | Whether the individual is being associated with someone else's actions |
A careful correction application
- Identify the specific data point rather than alleging that the whole prosecution is unfair.
- Attach a reliable source document and an accurate translation where required.
- Explain the difference between the recorded data and the verified fact.
- State whether correction alone would address the problem, or whether processing should cease altogether.
- Follow the official CCF portal's admissibility and document requirements.
The CCF can consult the source country, INTERPOL's General Secretariat and other relevant participants. Applicants should not assume that every underlying record will be disclosed to them.
Frequently asked questions
Is data correction the same as Red Notice removal?
No. A corrected record may remain processed. Deletion is a distinct remedy and requires its own justification.
What if the national case has ended?
That development may be decisive or may need clarification. We review the exact order, whether it is final, and whether a separate enforceable warrant remains.
Can the CCF change a foreign court decision?
No. Its remit concerns the processing of personal data in INTERPOL systems, not the merits of national criminal proceedings.
Primary official sources: CCF requests for correction/deletion; CCF FAQ.