The effective, complete and admissible handling of applications to the CCF depends on the use of the correct forms and guidance documents. INTERPOL and the CCF publish various official documents to help applicants manage the process properly. The documents below explain, step by step, the scope of the application, the mandatory elements, and the CCF’s method of review.

Key Official Documents Used in the CCF Process

Access / Correction / Deletion Request Form
Main form for requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of data
🔗 https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Data-protection/Submit-a-request-for-access-or-correction

Revision Application Form
Form used to request the re-examination of a file on which a decision has already been issued
🔗 https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Data-protection/Request-a-revision

Admissibility of a Request to the CCF
Criteria explaining under which conditions requests are considered “admissible”
🔗 https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Data-protection/Processing-of-requests

CCF Procedural Guidelines for Applicants
Guidance on identity verification, submission of documents, procedural rules and the handling of applications
🔗 https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Data-protection/CCF-procedures

Constitution of INTERPOL
INTERPOL’s founding instrument — particularly important in relation to Article 3
🔗 https://www.interpol.int/en/Who-we-are/Legal-framework/Constitution

These documents explain in detail the stages of the CCF process, which information is mandatory, and how the Commission conducts its review.

Although these documents are publicly available, it is advisable to seek expert support when preparing applications to the CCF.

This is particularly important where the case involves politically motivated accusations, fair trial violations, refugee or protection status, or a risk of ill-treatment.

In such cases:

an incorrect statement,

missing documents,

an inconsistent chronology,

unnecessary disclosure of information,

or an incomplete analysis of proportionality and necessity

may lead to the rejection of the application.