Can Europol share my data with non-EU countries before I complete the deletion process?

Yes, Europol maintains operational agreements with third countries including the United States, Australia, and several Balkan states. Data transfers can occur rapidly under these frameworks, and once shared, retrieval becomes significantly more complex. Third-country recipients are not bound by EDPS decisions. This is why urgent cases require immediate interim measures — we request suspension of processing pending the deletion determination. While Europol is not obligated to grant suspension, documented requests strengthen subsequent EDPS complaints if premature sharing causes harm.