FADO System Regulation

Summary

A new EU regulation to establish the False and Authentic Documents Online (FADO) system to combat identity fraud by sharing information on genuine and forged documents.
10 06.04.2020
Other
criminal law
public safety
administrative law
public administration
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Establishment of a centralized system to fight document fraud and identity theft.
  • Transfer of the system's administration and technical management to the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.
  • Inclusion of various document types, including travel, identity, residence, driving, and vehicle licenses.
  • Implementation of strict data protection rules to ensure individuals cannot be identified through the system.
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