Press Release: Schengen Information System (SIS II) goes live

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Series Details IP/13/309 (09.04.13)
Publication Date 09/04/2013
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On 9 April 2013, the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) entered into operation to increase security and facilitate free movement within the Schengen area. The SIS II allows for an easy exchange of information between national border control authorities, customs and police authorities on persons who may have been involved in a serious crime. It also contains alerts on missing persons, in particular children, as well as information on certain property, such as banknotes, cars, vans, firearms and identity documents that may have been stolen, misappropriated or lost.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-309_en.htm
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European Commission: Rapid: MEMO/13/309: Questions and Answers: Schengen Information System (SIS II) http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-309_en.htm

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Deutsche Welle, 09.04.13: Privacy a central issue in new Schengen database http://www.dw.de/privacy-a-central-issue-in-new-schengen-database/a-16729422

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