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EU-Switzerland PNR Data Transfer Agreement

Summary

This recommendation supports an agreement allowing the exchange of passenger booking data between the EU and Switzerland to combat terrorism and serious crime while protecting privacy.
10 14.07.2026
Other
transport
criminal law
human rights
public safety
international relations
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The agreement facilitates the exchange of passenger booking data between the EU and Switzerland.
  • It aims to close existing security gaps within the Schengen area regarding information sharing.
  • The data transfer is intended to assist in fighting terrorism and serious crimes like human trafficking and drug smuggling.
  • The agreement includes privacy safeguards that have been assessed as satisfactory by the European Data Protection Supervisor.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime
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