EU Information Systems Interoperability for ETIAS

Summary

This regulation establishes rules for connecting the ETIAS travel authorization system to other EU databases. It allows for automated security checks regarding criminal records and previous travel alerts.
10 14.07.2021
Other
criminal law
human rights
public safety
administrative law
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The proposal creates a way for the ETIAS system to automatically access and search other major EU databases.
  • A centralized European Search Portal will be used to allow single queries across multiple information systems.
  • The system will flag individuals with serious criminal records or links to terrorism for security screening.
  • Specific time limits are set for how long criminal information is flagged: up to 20 years for terrorism and 10 years for other serious crimes.

Speeches

5 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
0:55 min
10. Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)
1:06 min
10. Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)
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