S.L. 586.8 ст. 39Communication of personal data to authorities in other Member States competent for the purposes set out in sub-regulation3(1) and to Union bodies.

Without prejudice to the provisions of any law or regulation laying down specific rules on the processing or exchange of personal data in the context of police and judicial cooperation, a communication of personal data to authorities in other Member States competent for the purposes set out in regulation 3(1) or to Union bodies may only take place, if:

(a) there exists a legal obligation or authorisation under any law or an international obligation under a treaty, convention or international agreement on mutual assistance, to which Malta is a party;

(b) the communication is strictly necessary for the prevention of a serious and imminent danger; or

(c) the communication is strictly necessary for the suppression of a serious criminal offence or a terrorist offence.