2007/673/EC: Council Decision of 15 October 2007 amending the Council Act adopting rules applicable to Europol analysis files

20.10.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 277/23
COUNCIL DECISION
of 15 October 2007
amending the Council Act adopting rules applicable to Europol analysis files
(2007/673/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Convention based on Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union, on the establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention) (1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,
Having regard to the initiative by the Republic of Finland,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the draft prepared by the Management Board of Europol,
Whereas:
(1) The Europol Convention makes provision in Title III for work files for the purposes of analysis; amendments thereto were introduced by the Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article 43(1) of the Europol Convention; in particular, amendments were made to Articles 10, 12, 16 and 21 of the Europol Convention, which constitute the framework for the opening of an analysis file and the collection, processing, utilisation and deletion of personal data contained therein.
(2) Implementing rules were adopted for work files for the purpose of analysis by Council Act (1999/C 26/01) of 3 November 1998 adopting rules applicable to Europol analysis files (3). These rules need to be amended as a consequence of the amendments made by the said Protocol to the Europol Convention. The Act should therefore be amended accordingly.
(3) After consulting the Joint Supervisory Body,