Article 17 Release of information

The HR shall be authorised, if necessary and as required for EUCAP Sahel Mali, to release EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level generated for the purposes of EUCAP Sahel Mali to the third States associated with this Decision, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU.

The HR shall be authorised to release to the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) EU classified information and documents generated for the purposes of EUCAP Sahel Mali up to the level of classification determined by the Council in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Arrangements between the HR and Frontex shall be drawn up for this purpose.

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 EUCAP Sahel Mali, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for this purpose.

The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision any EU non-classified documents connected with the deliberations of the Council relating to EUCAP Sahel Mali and covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council's Rules of Procedure^f1.

The HR may delegate such authorisations and the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in this Article to EEAS officials, to the Civilian Operations Commander and/or the Head of Mission in accordance with section VII of Annex VI to Decision 2013/488/EU.