Article L811-3 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum
Without prejudice to any professional secrecy other than medical secrecy, the authorities and private individuals mentioned in 1° to 8° of Article L. 811-4 shall transmit to the competent administrative authority, acting within the framework of the examination of an initial application for a permit or an application for renewal of a permit or within the framework of the checks provided for in Articles L. 432-2, L. 432-5 and L….