Article 34
Agreement on exchange of information
The competent authorities may conclude cooperation agreements on exchange of information with the competent authorities of third countries only if the information disclosed is subject to guarantees of professional secrecy which are at least equivalent to those set out in Article 32.
Such exchange of information shall be intended for the performance of the tasks of those competent authorities.
With regard to transfer of personal data to a third country, Member States shall apply Directive 95/46/EC.