automated search procedure — direct access to the automated files of another body where the response to the search procedure is fully automated (b)

blocking — the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in future (d)

processing of personal data — any operation or set of operations which is performed upon personal data, whether or not by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organisation, storage, adaptation or alteration, sorting, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by supply, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment, combination, blocking, erasure or destruction of data. Processing within the meaning of this Decision shall also include notification of whether or not a hit exists (a)

referencing — the marking of stored personal data without the aim of limiting their processing in future (c)