Article 15Release of information
1.
The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of EUBAM Libya, EU classified information up to ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL’ level generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with F1Decision 2013/488/EU.
2.
In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State any EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with F1Decision 2013/488/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for this purpose.
3.
F24.
The HR shall be authorised to release to Europol and Frontex EU classified information generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU.
F35.
The HR shall be authorised to release to the UN EU classified information up to ‘ RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED ’ level which are generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU.
6.
The HR shall be authorised to release to INTERPOL EU classified information generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Pending the conclusion of an agreement between the Union and INTERPOL, EUBAM Libya may release such information to the National Central Bureaux of INTERPOL of the Member States, in accordance with arrangements to be concluded between the Civilian Operation Commander and the Head of the relevant National Central Bureau.
7.
The HR shall be authorised to conclude the arrangements necessary to implement the provisions on information exchange in this Article.
8.
The HR may delegate the authorisations to release information as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in this Article to persons placed under the HR's authority, to the Civilian Operation Commander and/or to the Head of Mission.