Working Party of on Information Exchange and Data Protection

Overview
The Working Party of on Information Exchange and Data Protection (DAPIX) handles work relating to the implementation of legislation and policies on the information exchange and protection of personal data in the field of law enforcement. It also closely cooperates with Europol, especially regarding the Information Management Strategy (IMS) on streamlining cross-border information exchange.

In respect to information exchange the working party handles:


 * improving information exchange between law enforcement authorities of Member States.

In respect to data protection the working focuses on:


 * ensuring data exchange in compliance with current principles and rules on personal data protection.

This Council working party examines the legislative proposals by the European Commission in its field of expertise that are sent to the Council of Ministers. This body is composed of experts from each Member State and is chaired by the delegate of the country holding the rotating six-month presidency of the Council. After examination the proposals will be forwarded to the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA).