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Characteristics
of the
exchange of
data necessary
for the
tracing
Vienna
Protocol
Quality of the
exchange of
data (rapidity,
precision...)
States respond
rapidly, to the
best of their ability,
to requests for
help
Confidentiality States guarantee
the confidentiality
of the information
received,
and in principle
respect all restrictions
on use if
they are asked to
do so
Table 4 (continued)
UN
Programme
of Action
Convention
on the Marking
of Plastic
Explosives
International
regulations
on the transport
of
dangerous
goods
OAS
Convention
Rapid and reliable
tracing
To provide a
rapid and precise
response
to requests
Not specified States guarantee
confidentiality
if the
supplier State
of the information
requests it
SADC
Protocol
OSCE
Document
Establish direct
communication
systems to
facilitate the
rapid and free
flow of information
(this
article is general
and is not
intended for
tracing alone)
Communicate
any pertinent
information to
the authorities in
charge of an
investigation
Not specified Not specified
particularly for
tracing operations
Desirable
system
Rapid, precise,
comprehensive
and standardized
exchange
Yes, as long as
there are no
investigations or
legal proceedings