How does an Access Request differ from a Request for Deletion?

An Access Request under Article 34 RPD is an enquiry to determine whether Interpol holds data about you and whether that data complies with applicable rules. A Request for Deletion under Article 36 RPD is an affirmative legal challenge seeking removal of specific data. The Access Request is typically filed first to establish the factual basis, after which a deletion request can be submitted with targeted legal arguments. In urgent cases involving imminent arrest risk, both can be filed simultaneously, with the deletion request incorporating interim measures to suspend the notice pending review.