Article 27 (exceptions)

• 1

  A request referred to in Articles 25(1) and 28(1) and (2) shall be denied to the extent that it is a necessary and proportionate measure:

  • a.

    to avoid obstruction of judicial investigations or proceedings;

  • b.

    to avoid adverse effects on the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses or the execution of penalties;

  • c.

    to protect public safety;

  • d.

    to protect the rights and freedoms of third parties;

  • e.

    to protect national security;

  • f.

    in case of a manifestly unfounded or excessive request, as referred to in Article 24a, paragraph 4.

• 2

  A total or partial denial of a request referred to in paragraph one shall be in writing and shall include the reasons for the denial.

• 3

  A request referred to in Articles 25(1) and 28(1) shall be rejected if the request concerns the data, which are processed by or under Article 12.