Schengen Information System

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

The Schengen Information System (SIS) is a large-scale IT system linked to the abolition of internal border controls of the Schengen territory (most of the EU territory plus a few other countries).

The SIS will be replaced by SIS II in order to allow the connection of more countries and to provide new functionalities (see EDPS Opinion on the establishment of SIS II (pdf).

The SIS contains information on objects (stolen cars, identity documents, etc.), as well as on persons. Personal information may be recorded in the SIS on:

  • third states nationals who are banned from entry to Schengen territory;
  • people wanted in relation with criminal proceedings or people under police surveillance;
  • missing people who should be placed under protection, in particular minors.


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