Understanding the INTERPOL I-24/7 System
INTERPOL’s I-24/7 System is a secure global communications network that enables 195 member countries to exchange criminal data and coordinate their actions in real time. It ensures effective international law enforcement cooperation, helping to combat transnational crime.
History and Development
Since its launch in 2002, the system has been developed and modernized. Initially, it was conceived as a tool to eliminate gaps in the exchange of information between countries. Today, I-24/7 is integrated with national databases and supports modern security standards, which allows for a faster and more coordinated response to international crime challenges.
Main Features of the System
The system allows for the exchange of notifications (including Red and Blue), biometric data, information on lost documents, car theft and weapons. All data is transmitted in encrypted form, and access to it is provided only to authorized users through a user-friendly interface that minimizes response time. Thanks to this approach, INTERPOL has created one of the most reliable instruments of international cooperation.
What data and notices are distributed through I-24/7?
- Red Notices: Requests to locate and provisionally arrest individuals for extradition.
- Blue Notices: Collect information on the whereabouts and activities of individuals suspected of committing crimes.
- Diffusions: Less formal notices sent directly to selected countries.
- SLTD: Stolen and Lost Document Data.
- Biometric Data: Fingerprints, DNA.
- Vehicle and Weapons Theft Data.
This data is critical to international law enforcement and crime prevention.
Access and Security
Access to I-24/7 is limited to national law enforcement agencies, border services and international partners such as Europol and Frontex. The system is protected by data encryption and multi-level authentication. It is important to consider the risks, from cyber threats to human error, and to maintain a balance between the availability of information and its security.
Legal Framework
The use of the system is regulated by the INTERPOL Constitution. In particular, Article 3 prohibits its use for political, military, religious or racial persecution. Compliance with the rules is monitored by an independent body, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL Files (CCF). It reviews complaints about incorrect data and makes recommendations for its correction or deletion.
Why is it important to delete data from I-24/7
Deleting outdated, inaccurate or illegal records is essential to ensure the system remains fair and effective. Distortions in information can lead to false arrests or extraditions, and can damage a person’s reputation. This is especially true when authoritarian states try to use I-24/7 to persecute political opponents.
Benefits and challenges
Timely deletion of data helps prevent miscarriages of justice, protect human rights, build trust between countries, and improve the efficiency of the system. However, this process is complex – politically motivated records are not always obvious, legal approaches differ between countries, and deleted data is sometimes re-entered into the system. All this requires highly qualified specialists and clear cooperation between countries.
If you operate in the international market, travel, conduct business abroad or protect the interests of clients in different jurisdictions, the data in I-24/7 can both help you protect your reputation and become a source of risks if it is inaccurate or used unlawfully. We will help you understand what data about you or your company is stored in the system and, if necessary, initiate the procedure for its deletion if it violates INTERPOL rules.
How does the system work?
With the help of I-24/7, law enforcement agencies exchange notifications (Red, Blue, etc.), biometric profiles, data on lost documents and even on theft of property.
The system uses modern encryption standards and is protected from unauthorized access. But, as practice shows, it is still often tried to be used for politically motivated persecution or pressure on business.
What risks can we help you eliminate?
- Erroneous arrests and extraditions. Outdated or inaccurate data in the system can lead to detention or denial of entry.
- Reputational losses. Incorrect information can negatively affect your business reputation.
- Obstacles to business and travel. Incorrect notifications in the system are risks for your international operations.
We offer legal support at all stages:
- Analysis of data in the system and risk assessment;
- Preparation of evidence and arguments in accordance with INTERPOL rules;
- filing complaints with the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL Files and supporting the process until the record is deleted.
We will help protect your rights, minimize risks and maintain an impeccable business reputation at the international level.
Partnership with us is not only the elimination of current problems, but also confidence in the future of your international interests.
