Will the requesting country be notified if I file a CCF complaint?

Yes. Under Interpol’s Rules on Data Processing, the requesting National Central Bureau is informed when a complaint is filed and given opportunity to respond with additional justification for the notice. This means the requesting state learns you are challenging the notice and may attempt to strengthen their case. However, this notification is unavoidable under CCF procedure. Strategic timing and a well-prepared initial submission are therefore critical, as weak complaints may prompt the requesting state to cure procedural defects before the CCF rules.