Summary
This regulation introduces uniform security standards and biometric features for EU identity cards to combat fraud and support free movement. 10 12.07.2019
Other
civil law
human rights
social policy
european union
administrative law
public administration
information technology and data processing
Key points
- Introduction of uniform security standards for identity cards and residence permits across the EU to facilitate free movement.
- Mandatory inclusion of biometric data, including a facial image and fingerprints, on a highly secure storage medium.
- Requirement for documents to comply with international technical specifications for machine readability.
- A phased approach to replacing older, insecure identity documents within a specific timeframe.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement
Strengthening the security of identity cards and of residence documents issued to Union citizens ***I
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