The updated Schengen Information System SIS has been launched in the EU: what ch

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In the Schengen information system SIS, information on wanted and missing persons, as well as third-country nationals who do not have the legal right to stay in Europe, is collected and provided at the request of the agencies. In addition to information about people, the system stores data about lost or stolen items (such as cars, firearms, boats, and identification documents). Data protection •  It should be noted that the SIS system stores information exclusively about people and objects that are wanted in European countries. SIS has strict data quality and protection requirements. Feel at home in any country in the world! Protect yourself from unforeseen expenses and situations during your trip  by taking out reliable insurance History of the SIS system The Schengen information system was first introduced in 1995. In 2016, a detailed analysis of the functioning of the system was carried out, thanks to which it was found that the SIS works effectively, but requires some improvements. After that, the European Parliament approved the direction of the update.

Legal and technical preparation for the implementation of the new SIS began in 2019. The decision to start operating the SIS was made public on January 31, 2023. What updates have been implemented in the SIS system? Thanks to the update of the SIS system, national authorities will be able to receive more complete and reliable information, which will lead to greater security and border management in Europe: - Improving popular database  the exchange of information between administrations. - Identification of wanted persons and greater control: In addition to photographs and fingerprints, the SIS will contain new types of biometric data - palm prints, fingerprints and palm prints, as well as DNA records (missing persons only) and other information. - Additional tools to combat crime and terrorism: identification documents, information on cars used by criminals.



Protection of missing and vulnerable people: preventive alerts on vulnerable people, such as children at risk of abduction or potential victims of terrorism, human trafficking, gender-based violence, etc. - Prevention and control of illegal migration. - Increased use of SIS by EU agencies: Europol and national immigration authorities will now have access to the system. In which countries did the SIS system start? The system has been implemented in 30 European countries, including 26 EU states and four Schengen Agreement associated countries. Cyprus is expected to be added to the system in the summer of 2023. The updated SIS system, together with the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the  European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) , will create a unique, secure and most advanced border protection and management system in the world.