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Application for the electronic submission of travel data (“EU Digital Travel application”) and amending Regulations (EU) 2016/399 and (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004, as regards the use of digital travel credentials
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Application for the electronic submission of travel data (“EU Digital Travel application”) and amending Regulations (EU) 2016/399 and (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004, as regards the use of digital travel credentials
Document LIBE-AM-773186 · COM(2024)0670 – 2024/0670(COD)
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| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041 and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572 , and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , serve the purposes of reliably identifying travellers, preventing threats to the internal security, public policy, public health and international relations of Member States as well as combatting irregular migration while respecting fundamental rights. | (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041 and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572 , and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks should be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4. |
| 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). | 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). |
| 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). | 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). |
| 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). | 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). |
| 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1). | 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1). |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041 and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572 , and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , serve the purposes of reliably identifying travellers, preventing threats to the internal security, public policy, public health and international relations of Member States as well as combatting irregular migration while respecting fundamental rights. | (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041 and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572 , and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , serve the purposes of reliably identifying travellers, preventing threats to the internal security, public policy, public health. |
| 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). | 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). |
| 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). | 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). |
| 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). | 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). |
| 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1). | 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1). |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041 and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572 , and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , serve the purposes of reliably identifying travellers, preventing threats to the internal security, public policy, public health and international relations of Member States as well as combatting irregular migration while respecting fundamental rights. | (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041 and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572 , and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , serve the purposes of reliably identifying travellers, preventing threats to the internal security, public policy, public health and international relations of Member States as well as controlling and combatting irregular and instrumentalised migration while respecting fundamental rights. |
| 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). | 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). |
| 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). | 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). |
| 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). | 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). |
| 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1). | 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1). |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572, and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4, serve the purposes of reliably identifying travellers, preventing threats to the internal security, public policy, public health and international relations of Member States as well as combatting irregular migration while respecting fundamental rights. | (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041 and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572, and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4, serve the purposes of reliably identifying travellers, preventing threats to the internal security, public policy, public health and international relations of Member States as well as combatting irregular migration. |
| 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). | 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1) |
| 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). | 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement, OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). |
| 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). | 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). |
| 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1). | 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1) |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572, and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4, serve the purposes of reliably identifying travellers, preventing threats to the internal security, public policy, public health and international relations of Member States as well as combatting irregular migration while respecting fundamental rights. | (1) The carrying out of effective and efficient border checks at the external borders contributes to the proper functioning of the area without internal border controls (‘the Schengen area’) and the internal security of the Union. The inclusion in travel documents issued by Member States of a storage medium (chip), with a facial image of the holder, by Council Regulation (EC) 2252/20041 and Regulation (EU) 2019/11572, and the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 have significantly contributed to high security standards and robust external border management. Border checks carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council4, serve the purposes of reliably and securely identifying travellers, preventing threats to the internal security, public policy, public health and international relations of Member States as well as combatting irregular migration while respecting fundamental rights. |
| 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). | 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). |
| 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). | 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 67, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1157/oj). |
| 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). | 3 Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1). |
| 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1). | 4 Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1). |
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| (2) With the current reliance on physical travel documents and physical interactions for the examination of travel documents and the carrying out of border checks, Member States’ border authorities are unable to remotely verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and to carry out the relevant checks against databases before travellers arrive at the physical border crossing point, with the exception of air passengers for whom advance passenger information has been transmitted and processed. In light of increasing traveller flows across the external borders of the Schengen area as well as the entry into operation of the Entry/Exit System established by Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 that will require third-country nationals to whom it applies to provide additional data as part of border checks, it is essential to enable border authorities to use secure technical solutions to carry out relevant checks before travellers arrive at the border-crossing points. | (2) In light of increasing traveller flows across the external borders of the Schengen area as well as the entry into operation of the Entry/Exit System established by Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 that will require third-country nationals to whom it applies to provide additional data as part of border checks, it is appropriate to enable border authorities to use secure technical solutions to carry out relevant checks at the border-crossing points. |
| 5 Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2017 establishing an Entry/Exit System (EES) to register entry and exit data and refusal of entry data of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Member States and determining the conditions for access to the EES for law enforcement purposes, and amending the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement and Regulations (EC) No 767/2008 and (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 327, 9.12.2017, p. 20, ELI…) | 5 Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2017 establishing an Entry/Exit System (EES) to register entry and exit data and refusal of entry data of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Member States and determining the conditions for access to the EES for law enforcement purposes, and amending the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement and Regulations (EC) No 767/2008 and (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 327, 9.12.2017, p. 20, ELI…) |
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| (3) The existing legal framework on travel documents and border checks, consisting notably of Regulations (EC) No 2252/2004, (EU) XXXX/XXXX6 [COM(2024) 316 final] and (EU) 2016/399, does not allow for the use of data contained in the storage medium of travel documents for the purpose of carrying out such advance border checks and pre-clearing travellers or using that data for other purposes. Following recent developments at international level, namely in the context of standardisation work carried out by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and on the capabilities and reliability of facial recognition, that technology is available and responds to the calls for facilitating cross-border travel while ensuring high levels of security in full respect of fundamental rights, including the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. | (3) The existing legal framework on travel documents and border checks, consisting notably of Regulations (EC) No 2252/2004, (EU) XXXX/XXXX6 [COM(2024) 316 final] and (EU) 2016/399, does not allow for the use of data contained in the storage medium of travel documents for the purpose of carrying out border checks in advance or using that data for other purposes. |
| 6 Council Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX of XXX on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ LXX, XXX, p. X, ELI XXX) | 6 Council Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX of XXX on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ LXX, XXX, p. X, ELI XXX) |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (3) The existing legal framework on travel documents and border checks, consisting notably of Regulations (EC) No 2252/2004, (EU) XXXX/XXXX6 [COM(2024) 316 final] and (EU) 2016/399, does not allow for the use of data contained in the storage medium of travel documents for the purpose of carrying out such advance border checks and pre-clearing travellers or using that data for other purposes. Following recent developments at international level, namely in the context of standardisation work carried out by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and on the capabilities and reliability of facial recognition, that technology is available and responds to the calls for facilitating cross-border travel while ensuring high levels of security in full respect of fundamental rights, including the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. | (3) The existing legal framework on travel documents and border checks, consisting notably of Regulations (EC) No 2252/2004, (EU) XXXX/XXXX6 [COM(2024) 316 final] and (EU) 2016/399, does not allow for the use of data contained in the storage medium of travel documents for the purpose of carrying out such advance border checks and pre-clearing travellers or using that data for other purposes. Following recent developments at international level, namely in the context of standardisation work carried out by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), that technology is available and responds to the calls for facilitating cross-border travel while ensuring high levels of security in full respect of fundamental rights, including the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. |
| 6 Council Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX of XXX on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ LXX, XXX, p. X, ELI XXX) | 6 Council Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX of XXX on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement (OJ LXX, XXX, p. X, ELI XXX) |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) Therefore, the existing legal framework should be updated to ensure that both travellers and border authorities can benefit from more efficient and effective border checks using so-called digital travel credentials, that is, a digital representation of the person’s identity that is derived from the information stored in the storage medium (chip) of the travel document (i.e. passport or EU identity card) and that can be validated, leading ultimately to shorter waiting and processing times at border-crossing points and improving the authorities’ ability to pre-screen travellers, plan and manage resources and focus on higher risk travellers. | (4) Both travellers and border authorities can benefit from more efficient border checks using so-called digital travel credentials, that is, a digital representation of the person’s identity that is derived from the information stored in the storage medium (chip) of the travel document (i.e. passport or EU identity card) and that can be verified, leading ultimately to shorter waiting and processing times at border-crossing points. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) Therefore, the existing legal framework should be updated to ensure that both travellers and border authorities can benefit from more efficient and effective border checks using so-called digital travel credentials, that is, a digital representation of the person’s identity that is derived from the information stored in the storage medium (chip) of the travel document (i.e. passport or EU identity card) and that can be validated, leading ultimately to shorter waiting and processing times at border-crossing points and improving the authorities’ ability to pre-screen travellers, plan and manage resources and focus on higher risk travellers. | (4) Therefore, the existing legal framework should be updated to ensure that both travellers and border authorities can benefit from more efficient and effective border checks using so-called digital travel credentials, that is, a digital representation of the person’s identity that is derived from the information stored in the chip of the travel document (i.e. passport or EU identity card) and that can be validated, leading ultimately to shorter waiting and processing times at border-crossing points and improving the authorities’ ability to pre-screen travellers, plan and manage resources more effectively to allow for a more thorough assessment in cases that exhibit irregularities or require additional verification. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) Therefore, the existing legal framework should be updated to ensure that both travellers and border authorities can benefit from more efficient and effective border checks using so-called digital travel credentials, that is, a digital representation of the person’s identity that is derived from the information stored in the storage medium (chip) of the travel document (i.e. passport or EU identity card) and that can be validated, leading ultimately to shorter waiting and processing times at border-crossing points and improving the authorities’ ability to pre-screen travellers, plan and manage resources and focus on higher risk travellers. | (4) Therefore, the existing legal framework should be updated to ensure that both travellers and border authorities can benefit from more efficient and effective border checks using so-called digital travel credentials, that is, a digital representation of the person’s identity that is derived from the information stored in the storage medium (chip) of the travel document (i.e. passport or EU identity card) and that can be reliably and comprehensively validated, leading ultimately to shorter waiting and processing times at border-crossing points and improving the authorities’ ability to pre-screen travellers, plan and manage resources and focus on higher risk travellers. |
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| (4) Therefore, the existing legal framework should be updated to ensure that both travellers and border authorities can benefit from more efficient and effective border checks using so-called digital travel credentials, that is, a digital representation of the person’s identity that is derived from the information stored in the storage medium (chip) of the travel document (i.e. passport or EU identity card) and that can be validated, leading ultimately to shorter waiting and processing times at border-crossing points and improving the authorities’ ability to pre-screen travellers, plan and manage resources and focus on higher risk travellers. | (4) Therefore, the existing legal framework should be updated to ensure that both travellers and border authorities can benefit from more efficient border checks using so-called digital travel credentials, that is, a digital representation of the person’s identity that is derived from the information stored in the storage medium (chip) of the travel document (i.e. passport or EU identity card) and that can be validated, leading ultimately to shorter waiting and processing times at border-crossing points and improving the authorities’ ability to pre-screen travellers, plan and manage resources and focus on higher risk travellers. |
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| (5) In order to achieve its objectives, this Regulation should cover persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law as well as third-country nationals. | (5) In order to achieve its objectives, this Regulation should cover persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law as well as third-country nationals. Any age limitation should be established under national law. In order to achieve a universal use of this instrument, the Member States should nevertheless strive to harmonise such age limit. |
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| (5) In order to achieve its objectives, this Regulation should cover persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law as well as third-country nationals. | (5) In order to achieve its objectives, this Regulation should cover persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law. The Regulation should only cover third-country nationals if the level of security of their travel documents at least matches that of documents issued by the Member States of the Union. |
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| (5 a) Biometric data are, by their nature, particularly sensitive in relation to fundamental rights and freedoms, and merit specific protection as the context of their processing could create significant risks to the fundamental rights and freedoms. Children merit specific protection with regard to their personal data, as they may be less aware of the risks, consequences and safeguards concerned and their rights in relation to the processing of personal data as set out in Regulation 2016/679. |
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| (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the submission of electronic travel data should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user-friendly mobile application, a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip and a technical component for the secure communication of travel data from the application to the receiving authority (‘Traveller Router’). In the longer term, the EU Digital Travel application should be developed with new functionalities with a view to establishing a comprehensive one-stop shop application at Union level to support external border management. | (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the submission of electronic travel data should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user-friendly mobile application, a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip and a technical component for the secure communication of travel data from the application to the receiving authority (‘Traveller Router’). In the longer term, the EU Digital Travel application should be developed with new functionalities with a view to establishing a comprehensive one-stop shop application at Union level to support external border management. The purpose of the application is mainly to improve external border management, and it should not incorporate any function that could allow standards of border control to decline or the creation of a control society. |
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| (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the submission of electronic travel data should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user-friendly mobile application, a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip and a technical component for the secure communication of travel data from the application to the receiving authority (‘Traveller Router’). In the longer term, the EU Digital Travel application should be developed with new functionalities with a view to establishing a comprehensive one-stop shop application at Union level to support external border management. | (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the submission of electronic travel data should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user-friendly mobile application, a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip and a technical component for the secure communication of travel data from the application to the receiving authority (‘Traveller Router’). |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the submission of electronic travel data should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user-friendly mobile application, a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip and a technical component for the secure communication of travel data from the application to the receiving authority (‘Traveller Router’). In the longer term, the EU Digital Travel application should be developed with new functionalities with a view to establishing a comprehensive one-stop shop application at Union level to support external border management. | (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the submission of electronic travel data should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user- and privacy-friendly mobile application, a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip and a technical component for the secure communication of travel data from the application to the receiving authority (‘Traveller Router’). |
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| (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the submission of electronic travel data should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user-friendly mobile application, a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip and a technical component for the secure communication of travel data from the application to the receiving authority (‘Traveller Router’). In the longer term, the EU Digital Travel application should be developed with new functionalities with a view to establishing a comprehensive one-stop shop application at Union level to support external border management. | (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the creation and verification of digital travel credentials should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user-friendly mobile application and a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip. In order to minimize dependencies on individual vendors and increase confidence in security and adaptability, the application should be based on open source software and open standards. |
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| (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the submission of electronic travel data should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user-friendly mobile application, a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip and a technical component for the secure communication of travel data from the application to the receiving authority (‘Traveller Router’). In the longer term, the EU Digital Travel application should be developed with new functionalities with a view to establishing a comprehensive one-stop shop application at Union level to support external border management. | (6) In the interest of achieving a uniform approach at Union level and maximising gains in travel facilitation and economies of scale, a common technical solution for the submission of electronic travel data should be established, as opposed to each Member State developing their own. This application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) should consist of a user-friendly mobile application, a backend validation service that can verify the authenticity, validity and integrity of travel documents and match the facial image of the user to the image stored on the travel document’s chip and a technical component for the secure communication of travel data from the application to the receiving authority (‘Traveller Router’). In the longer term, the EU Digital Travel application should be developed with new functionalities with a view to establishing a comprehensive one-stop shop application at Union level to support external border management. |
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| (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity and integrity of the travel document and verify that the user is the legitimate holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image stored on the chip of the travel document to the user’s live facial image. Digital travel credentials to be used several times should be able to be stored in the user’s European Digital Identity Wallet that complies with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. Persons not having a European Digital Identity Wallet established by that Regulation should be able to store the digital travel credential locally in the mobile application. | (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity and integrity of the travel document and verify that the user is the legitimate holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image stored on the chip of the travel document to the user’s live facial image. It should be possible to store the digital travel credential locally in the mobile application. |
| 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). |
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| (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity and integrity of the travel document and verify that the user is the legitimate holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image stored on the chip of the travel document to the user’s live facial image. Digital travel credentials to be used several times should be able to be stored in the user’s European Digital Identity Wallet that complies with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. Persons not having a European Digital Identity Wallet established by that Regulation should be able to store the digital travel credential locally in the mobile application. | (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity, validity and integrity of the travel document and verify that the user is the legitimate holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image stored on the chip of the travel document to the user’s live facial image. Digital travel credentials to be used several times should be able to be stored in the user’s European Digital Identity Wallet that complies with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. To ensure security, the data in the reusable digital credential must be validated before each subsequent use. Persons not having a European Digital Identity Wallet established by that Regulation should be able to store the digital travel credential locally in the mobile application. |
| 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). | 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). |
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| (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity and integrity of the travel document and verify that the user is the legitimate holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image stored on the chip of the travel document to the user’s live facial image. Digital travel credentials to be used several times should be able to be stored in the user’s European Digital Identity Wallet that complies with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . Persons not having a European Digital Identity Wallet established by that Regulation should be able to store the digital travel credential locally in the mobile application. | (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity and integrity of the travel document. Digital travel credentials to be used several times should be able to be stored in the user’s European Digital Identity Wallet that complies with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . Persons not having a European Digital Identity Wallet established by that Regulation should be able to store the digital travel credential locally in the mobile application. |
| 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). | 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity and integrity of the travel document and verify that the user is the legitimate holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image stored on the chip of the travel document to the user’s live facial image. Digital travel credentials to be used several times should be able to be stored in the user’s European Digital Identity Wallet that complies with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . Persons not having a European Digital Identity Wallet established by that Regulation should be able to store the digital travel credential locally in the mobile application. | (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity and integrity of the travel document and verify that the user is the legitimate holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image stored on the chip of the travel document to the user’s live facial image. Digital travel credentials to be used several times should be able to be stored in the user’s European Digital Identity Wallet that complies with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . Persons that do no possess a European Digital Identity Wallet established by that Regulation or do not wish to store their digital travel credentials in that wallet should be able to store them locally in the mobile application. |
| 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). | 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). |
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| (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity and integrity of the travel document and verify that the user is the legitimate holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image stored on the chip of the travel document to the user’s live facial image. Digital travel credentials to be used several times should be able to be stored in the user’s European Digital Identity Wallet that complies with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . Persons not having a European Digital Identity Wallet established by that Regulation should be able to store the digital travel credential locally in the mobile application. | (7) The EU Digital Travel application should allow travellers to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use and to retrieve of an already created digital travel credential. For reasons of security and for combatting identity fraud, the EU Digital Travel application backend validation service should be able to verify, before the creation of the digital travel credential, the authenticity and integrity of the travel document and verify that the user is the legitimate holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image stored on the chip of the travel document to the user’s live facial image. Digital travel credentials to be used several times should be able, based on the user’s explicit consent, to be stored in the user’s European Digital Identity Wallet that complies with Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . Persons not having a European Digital Identity Wallet established by that Regulation should be able to store the digital travel credential locally in the mobile application. |
| 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). | 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). |
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| (8) In order to support the carrying out of advance border checks on persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law when these apply to them and the pre-clearance of third-country nationals, travellers using digital travel credentials should also declare certain relevant travel data, such as the intended time of crossing the border and the Member State in which the external border is crossed. Such data should be limited to what is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the border check, including for the purposes of supporting the verification of the fulfilment of entry conditions. | deleted |
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| (8) In order to support the carrying out of advance border checks on persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law when these apply to them and the pre-clearance of third-country nationals, travellers using digital travel credentials should also declare certain relevant travel data, such as the intended time of crossing the border and the Member State in which the external border is crossed. Such data should be limited to what is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the border check, including for the purposes of supporting the verification of the fulfilment of entry conditions. | deleted |
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| (8) In order to support the carrying out of advance border checks on persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law when these apply to them and the pre-clearance of third-country nationals, travellers using digital travel credentials should also declare certain relevant travel data, such as the intended time of crossing the border and the Member State in which the external border is crossed. Such data should be limited to what is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the border check, including for the purposes of supporting the verification of the fulfilment of entry conditions. | (8) In order to support the carrying out of advance border checks on persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law when these apply to them and the pre-clearance of third-country nationals, travellers using digital travel credentials should also declare certain relevant travel data, such as the intended time of crossing the border and the Member State in which the external border is crossed. Such data should be limited to what is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the border check, including for the purposes of supporting the verification of the fulfilment of entry conditions. In order to make this instrument user-friendly and efficient, travellers should be able to submit their data at their convenience, typically together with purchasing their transport tickets. Establishing time limitations for the submission of the data risks jeopardising the uptake and usability of the instrument. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| (8) In order to support the carrying out of advance border checks on persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law when these apply to them and the pre-clearance of third-country nationals, travellers using digital travel credentials should also declare certain relevant travel data, such as the intended time of crossing the border and the Member State in which the external border is crossed. Such data should be limited to what is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the border check, including for the purposes of supporting the verification of the fulfilment of entry conditions. | (8) In order to support the carrying out of advance border checks on persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law when these apply to them and the pre-clearance of third-country nationals, travellers using digital travel credentials should also declare certain relevant travel data, such as the intended time of crossing the border and the Member State in which the external border is crossed. Such data should be limited to what is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the border check if those data can not be obtained by other means, including for the purposes of supporting the verification of the fulfilment of entry conditions. |
When a traveller is boarding a flight, the relevant data should be derived from flight information, so as not to place an additional burden on the user. This contrasts with land border crossings, where such data may not be available through other means.
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| (9) The Traveller Router should transmit the travel data submitted by the traveller to the border authorities for the advance border check and pre-clearance. Consequently, Member States should be obliged to designate the border authorities authorised to receive such data. | deleted |
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| (9) The Traveller Router should transmit the travel data submitted by the traveller to the border authorities for the advance border check and pre-clearance. Consequently, Member States should be obliged to designate the border authorities authorised to receive such data. | (9) The Traveller Router should transmit the end-to-end encrypted travel data submitted by the traveller to the border authorities for the advance border check and pre-clearance. Consequently, Member States should be obliged to designate the border authorities authorised to receive such data. |
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| (10) The creation, submission and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities ahead of travel, and in particular personal data, should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives of increasing security, facilitating travel and ensuring the well-functioning of the Schengen area pursued by this Regulation. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination. No personal data should be stored at EU level beyond the stage that is necessary for its submission to the border authority. | (10) The creation and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities, and in particular personal data, should be strictly limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives of carrying out checks at the border crossing points. The creation of the EU Digital Travel application should, in no circumstances, impact or modify the rules and requirements on the exercise of the right to free movement within the Schengen area. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination. No personal data should be stored at EU level. Border authorities should delete travellers’ data in an automated manner, immediately after the border check has been carried out or, in the event that travellers’ data have been received in advance of the border check and the persons concerned does not appear at the border crossing point, at the latest 12 hours after the intended date and time of arrival or departure. |
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| (10) The creation, submission and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities ahead of travel, and in particular personal data, should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives of increasing security, facilitating travel and ensuring the well-functioning of the Schengen area pursued by this Regulation. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination. No personal data should be stored at EU level beyond the stage that is necessary for its submission to the border authority. | (10) The creation, submission and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities ahead of travel, and in particular personal data, should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives of increasing security, facilitating travel and ensuring the well-functioning of the Schengen area pursued by this Regulation. The digital delivery of travel data through the EU Digital Travel application should not lead to additional data retention that would not generally occur in cases where the traveller chooses to use his or her physical travel document. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination. No personal data should be stored at EU level beyond the stage that is necessary for its submission to the border authority. |
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| (10) The creation, submission and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities ahead of travel, and in particular personal data, should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives of increasing security, facilitating travel and ensuring the well-functioning of the Schengen area pursued by this Regulation. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination. No personal data should be stored at EU level beyond the stage that is necessary for its submission to the border authority. | (10) The creation, submission and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities ahead of travel, and in particular personal data, should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives, above all, of increasing security, and additionally, facilitating travel and ensuring the well-functioning of the Schengen area pursued by this Regulation. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination. Persons who decide not to use the application should not in any case be treated any differently. No personal data should be stored at EU level beyond the stage that is necessary for its submission to the border authority. The border authorities should delete the information as soon as the border is crossed. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| (10) The creation, submission and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities ahead of travel, and in particular personal data, should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives of increasing security, facilitating travel and ensuring the well-functioning of the Schengen area pursued by this Regulation. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination. No personal data should be stored at EU level beyond the stage that is necessary for its submission to the border authority. | (10) The creation, submission and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities ahead of travel, and in particular personal data, should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives of increasing security, facilitating travel and ensuring the well-functioning of the Schengen area pursued by this Regulation. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination, in particular against travellers who choose not to use digital travel credentials. No personal data should be stored at EU level beyond the stage that is necessary for its submission to the border authority. |
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| (10) The creation, submission and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities ahead of travel, and in particular personal data, should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives of increasing security, facilitating travel and ensuring the well-functioning of the Schengen area pursued by this Regulation. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination. No personal data should be stored at EU level beyond the stage that is necessary for its submission to the border authority. | (10) The creation, submission and use of digital travel credentials for the purpose of carrying out border checks impacts the right to privacy and the protection of personal data. In order to fully respect the fundamental rights of travellers, adequate limits and safeguards should be in place. Any data that is submitted by travellers to border authorities ahead of travel, and in particular personal data, should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to the objectives of ensuring the well-functioning of the Schengen area pursued by this Regulation. It should be guaranteed that the processing of data under this Regulation does not lead to any form of discrimination. No personal data should be stored at EU level beyond the stage that is necessary for its submission to the border authority. |
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| (10 a) The competent border authorities should delete the travel data transmitted in accordance with this Regulation, in an automated manner, from the database of the border crossing point immediately after the traveller has crossed the external border. Where the traveller, who has submitted travel data in accordance with this Regulation, does not cross the external border, the competent border authorities should delete, in an automated manner, the travel data transmitted 12 hours after the intended date and time of arrival or departure. |
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| (10 a) The competent border authorities should delete the travel data they received in accordance with this Regulation immediately after the traveller has been granted entry or after 12 hours after a decision denying exit or entry has been taken, unless there is a legal base for a continued processing for other purposes. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| (11) Travellers should be free to choose whether they use a digital travel credential or a physical travel document for the purpose of undergoing border checks and should be able to withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time without it affecting the eligibility to cross external borders. Any processing of personal data under this Regulation should be carried out in compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council9 , within their respective scope of application. | (11) The use of a digital travel credential should always be voluntary. Travellers should therefore be free to choose whether to use a digital travel credential or a physical travel document for the purpose of undergoing border checks, and they should be able to withdraw their consent for the processing of personal data at any time, without it affecting their eligibility to cross external borders. In exercising that choice, travellers who opt not to use a digital travel credential should not be subjected to disproportionately longer waiting times, or any other form of direct or indirect discrimination. Any processing of personal data under this Regulation should be carried out in compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council9 , within their respective scope of application. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj). |
| 9 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1725/oj). | 9 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1725/oj). |
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| (11) Travellers should be free to choose whether they use a digital travel credential or a physical travel document for the purpose of undergoing border checks and should be able to withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time without it affecting the eligibility to cross external borders. Any processing of personal data under this Regulation should be carried out in compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council8and Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council9, within their respective scope of application. | (11) Travellers should be free to choose whether they use a digital travel credential or a physical travel document for the purpose of undergoing border checks. In all cases, travellers would have to carry a physical travel document anyway, even if they were using a digital travel credential. They should be able to withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time without it affecting the eligibility to cross external borders. Any processing of personal data under this Regulation should be carried out in compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council9, within their respective scope of application. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj). |
| 9 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1725/oj). | 9 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1725/oj). |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| (11 a) This Regulation should not, in any way, replace the existence of physical travel documents, nor the right to use such documents on their own. If the Commission considers to make the use of a digital travel credential possible without the need for an underlying physical document, the Commission should submit a new legislative proposal to the Council and the Parliament. |
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| (11 a) Advance border checks and pre-clearance of travellers, as set out in this Regulation, should not lead to longer waiting times for travellers who do not make use of the EU Digital Travel Credentials. |
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| (12) In the interest of ensuring compliance with the fundamental right to privacy and the protection of personal data and to promote legal clarity, the controller and processor should be identified. To ensure adequate safeguards and security, all communication between the Traveller Router and the competent authority should be protected by strong encryption methods so that any potential data breaches would not involve the disclosure of data that can be traced back to a person. Member States should also provide adequate training, covering data security and data protection aspects, to border authorities before they can process data transmitted through the EU Digital Travel application. | (12) In the interest of ensuring compliance with the fundamental right to privacy and the protection of personal data and to promote legal clarity, the controller and processor should be identified. To ensure adequate safeguards and security, Member States should also provide adequate training, covering data security and data protection aspects, to border authorities before they can process data made available to them through the EU Digital Travel application. Measures should be taken to ensure that any data transferred by the application is encrypted from end-to-end by default, in order to take account of the sensitivity of the data and to prevent and minimize the impact of security incidents on users and the system as a whole. |
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| (12) In the interest of ensuring compliance with the fundamental right to privacy and the protection of personal data and to promote legal clarity, the controller and processor should be identified. To ensure adequate safeguards and security, all communication between the Traveller Router and the competent authority should be protected by strong encryption methods so that any potential data breaches would not involve the disclosure of data that can be traced back to a person. Member States should also provide adequate training, covering data security and data protection aspects, to border authorities before they can process data transmitted through the EU Digital Travel application. | (12) In the interest of ensuring compliance with the fundamental right to privacy and the protection of personal data and to promote legal clarity, the controller and processor should be identified. To ensure adequate safeguards and security, all communication between the Traveller Router and the competent authority should be protected by strong encryption and anonymisation methods so that any potential data breaches would not involve the disclosure of data that can be traced back to a person. Member States should also provide adequate training, covering data security and data protection aspects, to border authorities before they can process data transmitted through the EU Digital Travel application. |
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| (13) The European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 should be responsible for the development and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application. Consequently, eu-LISA should put in place the necessary measures for the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application, including for the development, monitoring and reporting of the system. Before the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application, a test should be carried out in accordance with the technical specifications by eu-LISA in cooperation with the relevant authorities. eu-LISA should also collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application. | (13) The European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 should be responsible for the development and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application. Consequently, eu-LISA should put in place the necessary measures for the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application, including for the development, monitoring and reporting of the system. Before the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application, a test should be carried out in accordance with the technical specifications by eu-LISA in cooperation with the relevant authorities. eu-LISA should also collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application. The statistical data collected by eu-LISA shall include data relevant for evaluating the usability and overall effectiveness of the EU Digital Travel application. Additionally, eu-LISA should collect data that enables the monitoring and oversight of migratory routes, including statistics on third-country nationals who were refused entry, the grounds for refusal and the nationality of the persons in accordance with Regulation 2016/399. The statistics collected should not allow for the identification of individual travellers. |
| 10 Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 99). | 10 Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 99). |
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| (13) The European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council10should be responsible for the development and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application. Consequently, eu-LISA should put in place the necessary measures for the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application, including for the development, monitoring and reporting of the system. Before the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application, a test should be carried out in accordance with the technical specifications by eu-LISA in cooperation with the relevant authorities. eu-LISA should also collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application. | (13) The European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 should be responsible for the development and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application. Consequently, eu-LISA should put in place the necessary measures for the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application, including for the development, monitoring and reporting of the system. The system should be made as cost-effective as possible without compromising matters of security and the protection of personal data. Before the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application, a test should be carried out in accordance with the technical specifications by eu-LISA in cooperation with the relevant authorities. eu-LISA should also collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application, ensuring that data collection is voluntary for a user of the application and that all the data collected are non-specific and adhere to the highest standards of privacy. |
| 10 Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 99). | 10 Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011, OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 99. |
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| (13) The European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 should be responsible for the development and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application. Consequently, eu-LISA should put in place the necessary measures for the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application, including for the development, monitoring and reporting of the system. Before the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application, a test should be carried out in accordance with the technical specifications by eu-LISA in cooperation with the relevant authorities. eu-LISA should also collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application. | (13) The European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 should be responsible for the development and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application. Consequently, eu-LISA should put in place the necessary measures for the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application, including for the development, monitoring and reporting of the system. Before the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application, a test should be carried out in accordance with the technical specifications by eu-LISA in cooperation with the relevant authorities, including a data protection impact assessment in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. eu-LISA should also collect non-personal and anonymised statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application for the sole purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of this Regulation. No data should be shared with third parties. |
| 10 Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 99). | 10 Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 99). |
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| (13) The European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council10should be responsible for the development and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application. Consequently, eu-LISA should put in place the necessary measures for the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application, including for the development, monitoring and reporting of the system. Before the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application, a test should be carried out in accordance with the technical specifications by eu-LISA in cooperation with the relevant authorities. eu-LISA should also collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application. | (13) The European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 should be responsible for the development and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application. Consequently, eu-LISA should put in place the necessary measures for the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application, including for the development, monitoring and reporting of the system. Before the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application, a test should be carried out in accordance with the technical specifications by eu-LISA in cooperation with the relevant authorities. eu-LISA should also collect anonymised statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application. |
| 10 Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 99). | 10 Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large‑Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu‑LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 99). |
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| (14) While eu-LISA should be responsible for the overall development, operation and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application, including the Traveller Router that transmits the travel data to the competent authorities, each Member State should be responsible for ensuring, at national level, a secure connection in its national system in order to receive the travel data, including the development, operation and maintenance of that connection. Member States should also be responsible for the management and arrangements for access of duly authorised staff of border authorities to the travel data. | deleted |
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| (14) While eu-LISA should be responsible for the overall development, operation and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application, including the Traveller Router that transmits the travel data to the competent authorities, each Member State should be responsible for ensuring, at national level, a secure connection in its national system in order to receive the travel data, including the development, operation and maintenance of that connection. Member States should also be responsible for the management and arrangements for access of duly authorised staff of border authorities to the travel data. | (14) While eu-LISA should be responsible for the overall development, operation and maintenance of the EU Digital Travel application, including the Traveller Router that transmits the travel data to the competent authorities, each Member State should be responsible for ensuring, at national level, a secure connection in its national system in order to receive the travel data, including the development, operation and maintenance of that connection. When designing and developing the router, eu-LISA should ensure that data transmitted to competent border authorities are end-to-end encrypted in transit. |
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| (15) In order to increase public awareness of digital travel credentials and to promote the uptake of their use, the Commission should, together with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities carry out information campaigns on the objectives, use and other important aspects, including on data protection and data security, of the EU Digital Travel application. | deleted |
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| (15) In order to increase public awareness of digital travel credentials and to promote the uptake of their use, the Commission should, together with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities carry out information campaigns on the objectives, use and other important aspects, including on data protection and data security, of the EU Digital Travel application. | (15) In order to increase public awareness of digital travel credentials and to promote the uptake of their use, the Commission should, together with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities carry out information campaigns on the objectives, use and other important aspects, including on data protection and data security, of the EU Digital Travel application. These campaigns should focus in particular on reaching the most relevant groups, including third-country nationals for whom the application has the greatest significance from a security perspective of the Schengen area. Special attention should also be given to ensuring that individuals who may not be technologically proficient are clearly informed about the benefits of the application and are provided with accessible, practical guidance on how to use the EU Digital Travel application safely and securely. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| (15) In order to increase public awareness of digital travel credentials and to promote the uptake of their use, the Commission should, together with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities carry out information campaigns on the objectives, use and other important aspects, including on data protection and data security, of the EU Digital Travel application. | (15) In order to ensure public awareness of digital travel credentials and the EU Digital Travel application, Member States should, where appropriate, carry out public information campaigns in cooperation with the Commission, eu-LISA, and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. The scope and need for such campaigns could vary depending on national implementation levels; for instance, in Member States where digital travel credentials are already in use or have been piloted, public awareness could already be sufficiently established, making additional campaigns unnecessary. |
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| (15) In order to increase public awareness of digital travel credentials and to promote the uptake of their use, the Commission should, together with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities carry out information campaigns on the objectives, use and other important aspects, including on data protection and data security, of the EU Digital Travel application. | (15) In order to increase public awareness of digital travel credentials and to promote the uptake of their use, the Commission should, together with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities carry out information campaigns on the objectives, use and other important aspects, including on data protection and data security, of the EU Digital Travel application. The campaigns should be carried out cost-effectively. |
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| (15) In order to increase public awareness of digital travel credentials and to promote the uptake of their use, the Commission should, together with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities carry out information campaigns on the objectives, use and other important aspects, including on data protection and data security, of the EU Digital Travel application. | (15) In order to increase public awareness of digital travel credentials and to promote the uptake of their use, the Commission should, together with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities carry out information campaigns on the objectives, use and other important aspects, including on data protection, right to withdraw consent and data security, of the EU Digital Travel application. |
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| (16) In view of the Union interests at stake, the costs incurred by eu-LISA for the performance of its tasks under this Regulation and Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 in respect of the development, operation, maintenance and overall management of the EU Digital Travel application should be borne by the Union budget. Member States should remain liable for the costs incurred at national level for developing, operating and maintaining the secure connection for the reception of the travel data transmitted via the Traveller Router. | (16) In view of the Union interests at stake, the costs incurred by eu-LISA for the performance of its tasks under this Regulation and Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 in respect of the development, operation, maintenance and overall management of the EU Digital Travel application should be borne by the Union budget. |
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| (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. To boost the uptake of digital travel credentials, when applying for or renewing a travel document, applicants should be allowed to request that the competent authority issues, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. Holders of valid travel documents should also be able to create a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. The digital travel credentials should also be storable in the European Digital Identity Wallet. | (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. To boost the uptake of digital travel credentials, when applying for or renewing a travel document, the competent authority should automatically issue, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. Holders of valid travel documents should be able to create upon request to the competent authority a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. The digital travel credentials should also be storable as Qualified Electronic Attestations of Attributes (QEAA) in the European Digital Identity Wallet in accordance with Article 3(45) of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. |
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| (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. To boost the uptake of digital travel credentials, when applying for or renewing a travel document, applicants should be allowed to request that the competent authority issues, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. Holders of valid travel documents should also be able to create a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. The digital travel credentials should also be storable in the European Digital Identity Wallet. | (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. To boost the uptake of digital travel credentials, when applying for or renewing a travel document, applicants should be allowed to request that the competent authority issues, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. It cannot be issued separately without a valid physical travel document. Holders of valid travel documents should also be able to create a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. The digital travel credentials should also be storable in the European Digital Identity Wallet. |
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| (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. To boost the uptake of digital travel credentials, when applying for or renewing a travel document, applicants should be allowed to request that the competent authority issues, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. Holders of valid travel documents should also be able to create a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. The digital travel credentials should also be storable in the European Digital Identity Wallet. | (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. To boost the uptake of digital travel credentials, when applying for or renewing a travel document, applicants should be allowed to request that the competent authority issues, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. Holders of valid travel documents should also be able to create a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. |
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| (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. To boost the uptake of digital travel credentials, when applying for or renewing a travel document, applicants should be allowed to request that the competent authority issues, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. Holders of valid travel documents should also be able to create a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. The digital travel credentials should also be storable in the European Digital Identity Wallet. | (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. To boost the uptake of digital travel credentials, when applying for or renewing a travel document, applicants should be allowed to request that the competent authority issues, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. Holders of valid travel documents should also be able to create a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. The digital travel credentials should also be storable, at the request of the person concerned, in the European Digital Identity Wallet. |
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| (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. To boost the uptake of digital travel credentials, when applying for or renewing a travel document, applicants should be allowed to request that the competent authority issues, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. Holders of valid travel documents should also be able to create a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. The digital travel credentials should also be storable in the European Digital Identity Wallet. | (19) In order to establish the Union standard specification for digital travel credentials based on travel documents, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004. When applying for or renewing a travel document, applicants should be allowed to request that the competent authority issues, together with the physical document, a corresponding digital travel credential. Holders of valid travel documents should also be able to create a digital travel credential based on their existing physical travel document. The digital travel credentials should also be storable in the European Digital Identity Wallet. |
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| (21) While the use of digital travel credentials should be voluntary for travellers, in order to achieve the objectives of increasing security throughout the Schengen area, of facilitating travel and of reaching a minimum level of digital maturity among all Member States in the area of border management, all Member States should be obliged to allow travellers to use digital travel credentials for the purpose of crossing external borders once the EU Digital Travel application is operational. Before that, Member States may develop national solutions for the use of digital travel credentials, in accordance with the uniform format, for the purpose of border checks. | (21) While the use of digital travel credentials should be encouraged for travellers, in order to achieve the objectives of increasing security throughout the Schengen area, of facilitating travel and of reaching a minimum level of digital maturity among all Member States in the area of border management. All Member States should be obliged to allow travellers to use digital travel credentials for the purpose of crossing external borders once the EU Digital Travel application is operational. Before that, Member States may develop national solutions for the use of digital travel credentials, in accordance with the uniform format, for the purpose of border checks. In order to ensure interoperability, facilitate their future integration into the EU Digital Travel application and support a harmonised approach to border management across the Schengen area, such national solutions should be based on the revelant international standards and practices, such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) technical standards. |
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| (21) While the use of digital travel credentials should be voluntary for travellers, in order to achieve the objectives of increasing security throughout the Schengen area, of facilitating travel and of reaching a minimum level of digital maturity among all Member States in the area of border management, all Member States should be obliged to allow travellers to use digital travel credentials for the purpose of crossing external borders once the EU Digital Travel application is operational. Before that, Member States may develop national solutions for the use of digital travel credentials, in accordance with the uniform format, for the purpose of border checks. | (21) While the use of digital travel credentials should be voluntary for travellers, all Member States should be obliged to allow travellers to use digital travel credentials for the purpose of crossing external borders once the EU Digital Travel application is operational. Before that, Member States may develop national solutions for the use of digital travel credentials, in accordance with the uniform format, for the purpose of border checks. |
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| (21) While the use of digital travel credentials should be voluntary for travellers, in order to achieve the objectives of increasing security throughout the Schengen area, of facilitating travel and of reaching a minimum level of digital maturity among all Member States in the area of border management, all Member States should be obliged to allow travellers to use digital travel credentials for the purpose of crossing external borders once the EU Digital Travel application is operational. Before that, Member States may develop national solutions for the use of digital travel credentials, in accordance with the uniform format, for the purpose of border checks. | (21) The use of digital travel credentials should be completely voluntary for travellers. Travellers who decide not to use a digital travel credential should not in any case be treated any differently. In order to achieve the objectives of increasing security throughout the Schengen area, of facilitating travel and of reaching a minimum level of digital maturity among all Member States in the area of border management, all Member States should be obliged to allow travellers to use digital travel credentials for the purpose of crossing external borders once the EU Digital Travel application is operational. Before that, Member States may develop national solutions for the use of digital travel credentials, in accordance with the uniform format, for the purpose of border checks. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| (21) While the use of digital travel credentials should be voluntary for travellers, in order to achieve the objectives of increasing security throughout the Schengen area, of facilitating travel and of reaching a minimum level of digital maturity among all Member States in the area of border management, all Member States should be obliged to allow travellers to use digital travel credentials for the purpose of crossing external borders once the EU Digital Travel application is operational. Before that, Member States may develop national solutions for the use of digital travel credentials, in accordance with the uniform format, for the purpose of border checks. | (21) While the use of digital travel credentials should be voluntary for travellers, in order to achieve the objectives of increasing security throughout the Schengen area, of facilitating travel and of reaching a minimum level of digital maturity among all Member States in the area of border management, all Member States should be obliged to allow travellers to use digital travel credentials for the purpose of crossing external borders once the EU Digital Travel application is operational. Before that, Member States may continue to develop national solutions for the use of digital travel credentials, in accordance with the uniform format, for the purpose of border checks. |
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| (21 a) In order to respect the principle that the use of the EU Digital Travel application shall be voluntary, travellers who do not wish to use the application, or who choose to withdraw their consent, must be able to rely on existing, non-DTC infrastructures. Member States should, therefore, ensure that the border crossings provide traditional infrastructure, including manual processing and e-gates which stay available and deliver comparable access, speed, and quality of service. This is essential to uphold parity and to ensure that consent to digital processing is truly free, informed, and revocable. |
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| (22) To further speed up processes and reduce overall time spent at border-crossing points, third-country nationals subject to the Entry/Exit System should be allowed to use the EU Digital Travel application for pre-enrolling certain data required for the border-crossing. For third-country nationals whose data are not yet recorded in the Entry/Exit system, as an alternative to being referred to a border guard for the physical verification of identity, Member States should be allowed to use effective and proportionate technical measures, including self-service systems and e-gates, for the verification of identity as long as physical verifications are performed at random and as long as the alternative verification is not based solely on the EU Digital Travel application. | (22) Third-country nationals should be allowed to use the EU Digital Travel application for carrying out checks at the border-crossing points. |
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| (22) To further speed up processes and reduce overall time spent at border-crossing points, third-country nationals subject to the Entry/Exit System should be allowed to use the EU Digital Travel application for pre-enrolling certain data required for the border-crossing. For third-country nationals whose data are not yet recorded in the Entry/Exit system, as an alternative to being referred to a border guard for the physical verification of identity, Member States should be allowed to use effective and proportionate technical measures, including self-service systems and e-gates, for the verification of identity as long as physical verifications are performed at random and as long as the alternative verification is not based solely on the EU Digital Travel application. | (22) To further speed up processes and reduce overall time spent at border-crossing points, third-country nationals subject to the Entry/Exit System should be allowed to use the EU Digital Travel application for pre-enrolling certain data required for the border-crossing. Ensuring technical and operational interoperability between the Entry/Exit System and the EU Digital Travel application is essential to strengthen external border security, improve the application's effectiveness and adoption, and enhance the overall efficiency and coherence of operations across Union’s external borders. For third-country nationals whose data are not yet recorded in the Entry/Exit system, as an alternative to being referred to a border guard for the physical verification of identity, Member States should be allowed to use effective and proportionate technical measures, including self-service systems and e-gates, for the verification of identity as long as physical verifications are performed at random and as long as the alternative verification is not based solely on the EU Digital Travel application. |
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| (22) To further speed up processes and reduce overall time spent at border-crossing points, third-country nationals subject to the Entry/Exit System should be allowed to use the EU Digital Travel application for pre-enrolling certain data required for the border-crossing. For third-country nationals whose data are not yet recorded in the Entry/Exit system, as an alternative to being referred to a border guard for the physical verification of identity, Member States should be allowed to use effective and proportionate technical measures, including self-service systems and e-gates, for the verification of identity as long as physical verifications are performed at random and as long as the alternative verification is not based solely on the EU Digital Travel application. | (22) To further speed up processes and reduce overall time spent at border-crossing points, third-country nationals subject to the Entry/Exit System should be allowed to use the EU Digital Travel application for pre-enrolling certain data required for the border-crossing. For third-country nationals whose data are not yet recorded in the Entry/Exit system, as an alternative to being referred to a border guard for the physical verification of identity, Member States should be allowed to use effective and proportionate technical measures, including self-service systems and e-gates, for the verification of identity, as long as the travel documents of thirdcountry nationals have security features that are at least as strong as those issued by the Member States of the Union, and as long as physical verifications are performed at random and the alternative verification is not based solely on the EU Digital Travel application. |
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| (23) The Commission should, five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, carry out an evaluation of that application and its use and prepare a report, including recommendations, to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. The evaluation and report should consider how the objectives of this regulation have been met and how, if at all, fundamental rights have been impacted. | (23) The Commission should, five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, carry out an evaluation of that application and its use, including an assessment of the benefits gained with the start of operations of the application and its impact on border management, and prepare a report, including recommendations, to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. The evaluation and report should consider how the objectives of this regulation have been met and how, if at all, fundamental rights have been impacted. |
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| (23) The Commission should, five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, carry out an evaluation of that application and its use and prepare a report, including recommendations, to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. The evaluation and report should consider how the objectives of this regulation have been met and how, if at all, fundamental rights have been impacted. | (23) The Commission should, two years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application and every two years thereafter, carry out an evaluation of that application and its use and prepare a report, including recommendations, to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. The evaluation and report should consider how the objectives of this regulation have been met and how, if at all, fundamental rights have been impacted. |
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| (23) The Commission should, five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, carry out an evaluation of that application and its use and prepare a report, including recommendations, to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. The evaluation and report should consider how the objectives of this regulation have been met and how, if at all, fundamental rights have been impacted. | (23) The Commission should, two years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, carry out an evaluation of that application and its use and prepare a report, including recommendations, to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. The evaluation and report should consider how the objectives of this regulation have been met and how, if at all, fundamental rights have been impacted. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| (23) The Commission should, five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, carry out an evaluation of that application and its use and prepare a report, including recommendations, to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. The evaluation and report should consider how the objectives of this regulation have been met and how, if at all, fundamental rights have been impacted. | (23) The Commission should, five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, carry out an evaluation of that application and its use and prepare a report, including recommendations, to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. The evaluation and report should consider how the objectives of this regulation have been met and how fundamental rights have been impacted. |
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| (24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, as regards the technical standard for digital travel credentials, the technical architecture and technical specifications for the EU Digital Travel application and its testing, the collection of statistics as well as the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application and how checks are done on travel documents and digital travel credentials, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council11 . | (24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, as regards the technical standard for digital travel credentials, the technical architecture and technical specifications for the EU Digital Travel application and its testing, the collection of statistics as well as the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council11 . |
| 11 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13). | 11 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13). |
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| (24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, as regards the technical standard for digital travel credentials, the technical architecture and technical specifications for the EU Digital Travel application and its testing, the collection of statistics as well as the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application and how checks are done on travel documents and digital travel credentials, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council11. | (24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, as regards the technical standard for digital travel credentials, the technical architecture and technical specifications for the EU Digital Travel application and its testing, the collection of anonymised statistics as well as the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application and how checks are done on travel documents and digital travel credentials, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council11. |
| 11 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13). | 11 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13). |
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| (24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, as regards the technical standard for digital travel credentials, the technical architecture and technical specifications for the EU Digital Travel application and its testing, the collection of statistics as well as the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application and how checks are done on travel documents and digital travel credentials, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council11. | (24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, as regards the technical standard for digital travel credentials, the technical architecture and technical specifications for the EU Digital Travel application and its testing as well as the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application and how checks are done on travel documents and digital travel credentials, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council11. |
| 11 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13). | 11 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13). |
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| (24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, as regards the technical standard for digital travel credentials, the technical architecture and technical specifications for the EU Digital Travel application and its testing, the collection of statistics as well as the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application and how checks are done on travel documents and digital travel credentials, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council11 . | (24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, as regards the technical standard for digital travel credentials, the technical architecture and technical specifications for the EU Digital Travel application and its testing, the collection of statistics as well as the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application and how checks are done on digital travel credentials, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council11 . |
| 11 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13). | 11 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13). |
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| (25) This Regulation should not affect the possibility to provide, under Union or national law, for the use of digital travel credentials for other purposes than the carrying out of border checks, provided that such national law complies with Union law. | deleted |
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| (25) This Regulation should not affect the possibility to provide, under Union or national law, for the use of digital travel credentials for other purposes than the carrying out of border checks, provided that such national law complies with Union law. | deleted |
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| (25) This Regulation should not affect the possibility to provide, under Union or national law, for the use of digital travel credentials for other purposes than the carrying out of border checks, provided that such national law complies with Union law. | (25) This Regulation should not affect the possibility to provide, under Union or national law, for the use of digital travel credentials for other purposes than the carrying out of border checks, provided that such national law complies with Union law. Use of the digital travel credential should never be developed or applied in such a way that would allow or promote the establishment of a control society. |
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| (26) Since the objectives of this Regulation, notably increasing security and facilitating travel in the context of external border management cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, but can rather, by reason of their inherently cross-border nature, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may therefore adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on the European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. | (26) Since the objectives of this Regulation, notably increasing security and facilitating travel in the context of external border management, detection of fraudulent documents and prevention of irregular and insturmentalised migration and cross-border crime, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, but can rather, by reason of their inherently cross-border nature, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may therefore adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on the European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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| 1. This Regulation establishes an application for the electronic submission of travel data (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) for: | 1. This Regulation establishes an application (‘the EU Digital Travel application’) for: |
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| (b) the entry of self-declared travel data; | deleted |
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| (c) the secure submission of digital travel credentials and the self-declared travel data to the competent authority for the purposes of facilitating travel and of carrying out border checks on persons in accordance with Article 8(2g) and (3), point (j), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399. | (c) the secure verification of digital travel credentials by the competent authority for the purposes of facilitating travel and of carrying out border checks on persons in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399. |
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| (c) the secure submission of digital travel credentials and the self-declared travel data to the competent authority for the purposes of facilitating travel and of carrying out border checks on persons in accordance with Article 8(2g) and (3), point (j), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399. | (c) the secure submission of digital travel credentials to the competent authority for the purposes of facilitating travel and of carrying out border checks on persons in accordance with Article 8(2g) and (3), point (j), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| 2 a. This Regulation does not replace the existence of physical travel documents, nor the right to use such documents on their own. |
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| (d) ‘Traveller Router’ means the technical component referred to in Article 5. | deleted |
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| (d) ‘Traveller Router’ means the technical component referred to in Article 5. | (d) ‘Traveller Router’ means the technical component referred to in Article 6a, enabling the encrypted transmission of the travel data. |
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| (d) ‘Traveller Router’ means the technical component referred to in Article 5. | (d) ‘Digital Travel Credential Router’ means the technical component referred to in Article 5. |
| (This is a horizontal AM to replace the term throughout the text) |
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| (a) a mobile application, enabling the creation of digital travel credentials for single or multiple use and the entry of self-declared travel data; | (a) a mobile application, enabling the creation of digital travel credentials for single or multiple use; |
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| (a) a mobile application, enabling the creation of digital travel credentials for single or multiple use and the entry of self-declared travel data; | (a) a mobile application, enabling the creation of digital travel credentials for single or multiple use; |
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| (b) a backend validation service, ensuring the confirmation of the authenticity and integrity of the chip data or the digital travel credential using available certificates and where applicable, the matching of the facial image taken from the user to the travel document or digital travel credential; | (b) a backend validation service, ensuring the confirmation of the authenticity and integrity of the chip data or the digital travel credential using available certificates; |
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| (b) a backend validation service, ensuring the confirmation of the authenticity and integrity of the chip data or the digital travel credential using available certificates and where applicable, the matching of the facial image taken from the user to the travel document or digital travel credential; | (b) a backend validation service, ensuring the confirmation of the authenticity and integrity of the data on the storage medium (chip) or the digital travel credential using available certificates and where applicable, the matching of the facial image taken from the user to the travel document or digital travel credential; |
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| (c) a Traveller Router, which shall ensure secure and encrypted communication between the mobile application and the receiving authority. | deleted |
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| The source code of the software components of the EU Digital Travel application shall be open-source licensed. |
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| 1. Persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law who are in possession of any of the following travel documents may use the EU Digital Travel application to create a digital travel credential based on that travel document for single or multiple use: | 1. Persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law who are over the age of 18 and in possession of any of the following travel documents may use the EU Digital Travel application to create a digital travel credential based on that travel document for single or multiple use: |
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| 2. The EU Digital Travel application shall provide for the possibility to store a digital travel credential for multiple use in the European Digital Identity Wallet, provisions for which are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. | deleted |
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| 2. The EU Digital Travel application shall provide for the possibility to store a digital travel credential for multiple use in the European Digital Identity Wallet, provisions for which are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. | 2. The EU Digital Travel application shall provide for the possibility to store a digital travel credential for multiple use in the European Digital Identity Wallet as Qualified Electronic Attestations of Attributes (QEAA), provisions for which are laid down in Article 3(45) of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. |
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| 2. The EU Digital Travel application shall provide for the possibility to store a digital travel credential for multiple use in the European Digital Identity Wallet, provisions for which are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. | 2. The EU Digital Travel application shall provide for the possibility, based on the explicit consent of the person concerned, to store a digital travel credential for multiple use in the European Digital Identity Wallet, provisions for which are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. |
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| 2а. If a reusable digital credential is used for travel purposes, the data contained therein should be validated before each subsequent use to ensure security. |
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| 4. Third-country nationals who are in possession of a travel document containing a storage medium may, subject to the availability of valid certificates necessary for the checking of its authenticity, use the EU Digital Travel application to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use. | 4. Third-country nationals who are in possession of a travel document containing a storage medium may, subject to the availability of valid certificates necessary for the checking of its authenticity, use the EU Digital Travel application to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use. Third-country nationals may only create a digital travel credential where the level of security of their travel documents at least matches that of documents issued by the Member States of the Union, including, for example, reliable anti-cloning technology |
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| 4. Third-country nationals who are in possession of a travel document containing a storage medium may, subject to the availability of valid certificates necessary for the checking of its authenticity, use the EU Digital Travel application to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use. | 4. Third-country nationals who are in possession of a travel document containing a storage medium shall, subject to the availability of valid certificates necessary for the checking of its authenticity, have the possibility to use the EU Digital Travel application to create a digital travel credential for single or multiple use. |
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| 5. Before the creation of a digital travel credential in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 4, the EU Digital Travel application shall verify the integrity and authenticity of the storage medium of the travel document and match the facial image of the person seeking to create the digital travel credential against the facial image stored on the storage medium. | 5. Before the creation of a digital travel credential in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 4, the EU Digital Travel application shall verify the integrity and authenticity of the storage medium of the travel document. |
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| 5. Before the creation of a digital travel credential in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 4, the EU Digital Travel application shall verify the integrity and authenticity of the storage medium of the travel document and match the facial image of the person seeking to create the digital travel credential against the facial image stored on the storage medium. | 5. Before the creation of a digital travel credential in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 4, the EU Digital Travel application shall verify the integrity, validity and authenticity of the storage medium of the travel document and match the facial image of the person seeking to create the digital travel credential against the facial image stored on the storage medium. |
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| 6. The use of the EU Digital Travel application and the creation and use of digital travel credentials by persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law and third-country nationals shall be voluntary and based on their consent. | 6. The use of the EU Digital Travel application and the creation and use of digital travel credentials by persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law and third-country nationals shall be voluntary and based on their consent. The choice not to use the EU Digital Travel application shall not lead to any form of discriminatory treatment. |
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| 6. The use of the EU Digital Travel application and the creation and use of digital travel credentials by persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law and third-country nationals shall be voluntary and based on their consent. | 6. The use of the EU Digital Travel application and the creation and use of digital travel credentials by persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law and third-country nationals shall be voluntary and based on their consent. Any age limitation for such use shall be established on the basis of national law. |
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| 6. The use of the EU Digital Travel application and the creation and use of digital travel credentials by persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law and third-country nationals shall be voluntary and based on their consent. | 6. The use of the EU Digital Travel application and the creation and use of digital travel credentials by persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law and third-country nationals shall be completely voluntary and based on their consent. |
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| 6 a. The choice of the traveller not to use the EU Digital Travel application shall not lead to any discrimination or practical constraints against that traveller. |
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| 6 a. The use of the EU Digital Travel application is without prejudice to the application of Article 6(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399. |
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| 7. Digital travel credentials created pursuant to this Article shall not include the fingerprints of the holder. | 7. Digital travel credentials created pursuant to this Article shall not include the fingerprints and facial images of the holder. |
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| Article 5 | deleted |
| Travel data to be submitted by travellers | |
| 1. The travel data shall consist of the following data relating to each traveller: | |
| (a) a digital travel credential as defined in Article 2, point (31), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; | |
| (b) intended date and time of arrival or departure; | |
| (c) the Member State in which the external border is crossed; | |
| 2. The travel data may also consist, where applicable, of the following information relating to each traveller: | |
| (a) flight identification number, cruise line registration number, ship identification number and vehicle registration number; | |
| (b) documents justifying the purpose and conditions of the intended stay as required by Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399. | |
| 3. Travel data in each case shall be limited to that which is necessary for the purpose of carrying out border checks in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399. |
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| (c a) the means of transport by which the external border is crossed |
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| 2. The travel data may also consist, where applicable, of the following information relating to each traveller: | 2. The travel data shall also consist, where applicable, of documents justifying the purpose and conditions of the intended stay as required by Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399. |
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| (a) flight identification number, cruise line registration number, ship identification number and vehicle registration number; | deleted |
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| (a) flight identification number, cruise line registration number, ship identification number and vehicle registration number; | (a) flight identification number, cruise line registration number, ship identification number; |
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| 3. Travel data in each case shall be limited to that which is necessary for the purpose of carrying out border checks in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399. | deleted |
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| 3. Travel data in each case shall be limited to that which is necessary for the purpose of carrying out border checks in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399. | 3. Travel data in each case shall be strictly limited to that which is necessary and proportionate for the purpose of carrying out border checks in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399. No additional personal or location-tracking data may be requested or processed. |
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| 3 a. The travel data may be submitted at the convenience of the traveller, but no earlier than 12 months before the intended arrival or departure. |
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| 3 a. The travel data shall be submitted no earlier than 48 hours before the intended arrival or departure. |
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| Transmission of travel data to the competent border authorities | |
| 1. The Traveller Router shall transmit the travel data submitted by the traveller to the competent border authority in accordance with the technical specifications adopted in accordance with Article 16(1), point (a). | |
| 2. Member States shall designate the competent border authorities authorised to receive the travel data transmitted to them from the Traveller Router in accordance with this Regulation. They shall notify, by [the entry into operation of the EU Digital Travel application], eu-LISA of the name and contact details of the competent border authorities and shall, where necessary, update the notified information. |
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| 1. The Traveller Router shall transmit the travel data submitted by the traveller to the competent border authority in accordance with the technical specifications adopted in accordance with Article 16(1), point (a). | 1. The Traveller Router shall transmit the travel data submitted by the traveller to the competent border authority. It shall transmit those data immediately and in an automated manner, without changing their content in any way, and in accordance with the technical specifications adopted in accordance with Article 16(1), point (a). |
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| 2. Member States shall designate the competent border authorities authorised to receive the travel data transmitted to them from the Traveller Router in accordance with this Regulation. They shall notify, by [the entry into operation of the EU Digital Travel application], eu-LISA of the name and contact details of the competent border authorities and shall, where necessary, update the notified information. | 2. Member States shall designate the competent border authorities authorised to receive the travel data transmitted to them from the Traveller Router in accordance with this Regulation. They shall notify, by [the entry into operation of the EU Digital Travel application], eu-LISA and the Commission of the name and contact details of the competent border authorities and shall, where necessary, notify eu-LISA and the Commission of any updates to that information. The Commission shall, on the basis of those notifications and updates, compile and make publicly available a list of the notified competent border authorities, including their contact details. |
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| Article6a | |
| The Traveller Router | |
| 1. The router shall be composed of a central infrastructure, including a set of technical components enabling the reception and transmission of end-to-end encrypted traveller data, and a secure communication channel between the central infrastructure and the competent border authorities. | |
| 2. eu-LISA shall ensure that the Traveller Router is designed and developed in such a manner that the Traveller Router provides the functionalities specified in this Regulation. The router shall, where appropriate and to the extent technically possible, be built analogue to the router referred to in Regulation (EU) 2024/... [API Regulation] Article 11(3) concerning the reuse of technical components and web service. | |
| 3. eu-LISA shall host the Traveller router in its technical sites. | |
| 4. eu-LISA shall be responsible for the technical management of the Traveller Router, including its maintenance and technical developments, in such a manner as to ensure that the data are securely, effectively and swiftly transmitted through the Traveller Router, in compliance with this Regulation. | |
| 5. eu-LISA’s staff shall not have access to any of the data that are transmitted through the Traveller Router. However, that prohibition shall not preclude eu-LISA’s staff from having such access insofar as strictly necessary for the maintenance and technical management of the Traveller Router. | |
| 6. The router shall automatically extract and make available the data, in accordance with Article 16 (1b) of this Regulation, to the central repository for reporting and statistics (CRRS) established by Article 39 of Regulation (EU) 2019/817. | |
| 7. eu-LISA shall, upon the request of the relevant Member States’ authorities, provide training to them on the technical use of the router and on their connection to and integration with the Traveller Router. | |
| 8. The technical specifications of the Traveller Router shall be adopted in accordance with Article 16(1), point (a). |
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| 1. The competent border authorities shall be data controllers, within the meaning of Article 4, point 7, of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 in relation to the processing of travel data, constituting personal data, received through the Traveller Router. | 1. The competent border authorities shall be data controllers, within the meaning of Article 4, point 7, of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 in relation to the processing of travel data, constituting personal data. |
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| 3. eu-LISA shall be the data processor within the meaning of Article 3, point 12, of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 for the processing of travel data constituting personal data in the mobile application and through the Traveller Router. eu-LISA shall be the data controller within the meaning of Article 3, point 9, of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 for the processing of travel data through the backend validation service. | 3. eu-LISA shall be the data processor within the meaning of Article 3, point 12, of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 for the processing of travel data constituting personal data through the Traveller Router. eu-LISA shall be the data controller within the meaning of Article 3, point 9, of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 for the processing of travel data in the mobile application and through the backend validation service. |
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| 3. eu-LISA shall be the data processor within the meaning of Article 3, point 12, of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 for the processing of travel data constituting personal data in the mobile application and through the Traveller Router. eu-LISA shall be the data controller within the meaning of Article 3, point 9, of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 for the processing of travel data through the backend validation service. | 3. eu-LISA shall be the data processor within the meaning of Article 3, point 12, of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 for the processing of travel data constituting personal data in the mobile application. eu-LISA shall be the data controller within the meaning of Article 3, point 9, of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 for the processing of travel data through the backend validation service. |
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| 3 a. In accordance with Article 29 of Regulation 2018/1725, when acting as a processor in accordance with paragraph 3, eu-LISA shall: | |
| a) not engage another processor; and | |
| b) not transfer any personal data to a third country or an international organisation. |
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| 4. No personal data shall be stored on the backend validation service or the Traveller Router beyond what is necessary for the creation of the digital travel credential and transmission of the travel data to the competent border authorities. | 4. No personal data shall be stored on the backend validation service or the Traveller Router beyond what is necessary for the creation of the digital travel credential and transmission of the travel data to the competent border authorities. All personal data, including biometric templates and facial images, shall be deleted immediately and permanently after the traveller has been granted entry or after 48 hours after a decision denying exit or entry has been taken. The European Data Protection Supervisor shall have the right to access logs, audit records and system configurations to verify compliance. |
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| 4. No personal data shall be stored on the backend validation service or the Traveller Router beyond what is necessary for the creation of the digital travel credential and transmission of the travel data to the competent border authorities. | 4. No personal data shall be stored on the backend validation service or the Traveller Router beyond what is necessary for the creation of the digital travel credential and transmission of the travel data to the competent border authorities. No data shall be stored at EU level. The competent border authorities shall delete the travel data obtained digitally from travellers beforehand immediately they have crossed the border. |
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| 4. No personal data shall be stored on the backend validation service or the Traveller Router beyond what is necessary for the creation of the digital travel credential and transmission of the travel data to the competent border authorities. | 4. No personal data shall be stored on the backend validation service beyond what is strictly necessary for the creation of the digital travel credential. |
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| 4. No personal data shall be stored on the backend validation service or the Traveller Router beyond what is necessary for the creation of the digital travel credential and transmission of the travel data to the competent border authorities. | 4. No personal data shall be processed on the backend validation service or the Traveller Router beyond what is necessary for the creation of the digital travel credential and transmission of the travel data to the competent border authorities. |
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| 4 a. eu-Lisa and Member States' border authorities authorised to receive the travel data transmitted to them from the Traveller Router shall undergo an independent data-protection audit by the European Data Protection Supervisor at least every two years to ensure all personal data submitted through the EU Digital Travel application is retained only for the minimum period necessary and that travellers may exercise their rights under Articles 15–22 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 in relation to any data processed under this Regulation. |
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| 5. Users of the EU Digital Travel application shall be able to revoke their consent to process their personal data on the EU Digital Travel application at any time. | 5. Users of the EU Digital Travel application shall be able to revoke their consent to process their personal data on the EU Digital Travel application at any time, without detriment. Upon consent withdrawal, all personal data, including biometric data provided or processed through the application shall be irreversibly deleted from all the storage locations without undue delay, unless retention is required by law. |
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| 5 a. Competent border authorities shall delete the traveller’s data received in accordance with this Regulation from their database in an automated manner, immediately after the border check has been carried out. In the event that the traveller's data have been received in advance of the border check and the person concerned does not appear at the border crossing point, competent border authorities shall delete, in an automated manner, the traveller’s data 12 hours after the intended date and time of arrival or departure. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| 5 a. No traveller shall be disadvantaged, procedurally or in practice, on the basis of not using a digital travel credential, in particular as regards processing times, border queue management, or access to services. |
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| 5 b. Processing of personal data in accordance with this Regulation by competent authorities shall not result in discrimination against persons on the grounds of sex and gender, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation. |
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| Article7a | |
| Mobile application | |
| 1. The mobile application referred to in Article 3, point (a) shall enable the creation and submission of digital travel credentials for single or multiple use. | |
| 2. The mobile application shall have privacy and data protection by design, taking into account the state of the art in security and safety of the data it contains. The use of the mobile application shall be subject to high security standards to ensure that any unauthorised access or use is not possible. The application shall not allow any third party access, including embedded software development kits, plugins, or embedded libraries allowing access, process, transmit or receive any personal or technical data within or generated by the application. | |
| 3. The use of end-to-end encryption should be mandatory for every data submission through the application, in order to take account of the sensitivity of the data concerned. | |
| 4. The mobile application shall be easily accessible to users and free of charge. Specific attention shall be paid to the accessibility of the mobile application for persons with disabilities. | |
| 5. The mobile application shall be available at least in all the official languages of the Member States. | |
| 6. The mobile application shall contain practical information regarding the scanning of the chip in the travel document and the purposes of the EU digital travel application. The mobile application shall also contain clear and easily accessible mechanism where the user can exercise their right to withdraw consent. | |
| 7. The technical specifications of the mobile application shall be adopted in accordance with Article 16(1), point (a). |
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| Article7a | |
| Deletion of travel data | |
| 1. Competent border authorities shall store, for a maximum period of 48 hours from the moment of receipt by the router in accordance with Article 6, the travel data that has been submitted by travellers pursuant to Article 5. They shall immediately and permanently delete such travel data after the traveller has been granted entry or after 48 hours after a decision denying exit or entry has been taken, unless there is a legal basis for a continued processing for other purposes. | |
| 2. In exceptional cases, the competent border authorities may retain travel data for an additional period of up to 48 hours only insofar as such data refer to passengers who did not present themselves at a border crossing point during the period referred to in the first subparagraph. |
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| Article 7a | |
| Deletion of travel data | |
| 1. The competent border authorities shall delete the travel data transmitted in accordance with this Regulation, in an automated manner, from the database of the border crossing point immediately after the traveller has crossed the external border. | |
| 2. Where the traveller, who has submitted travel data in accordance with this Regulation, does not cross the external border, the competent border authorities shall delete, in an automated manner, the travel data transmitted 12 hours after the intended date and time of arrival or departure. |
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| Article7a | |
| Retention of travel data | |
| 1. The competent border authorities shall keep the travel data transmitted in accordance with this Regulation in the database of the border crossing point for a duration permitted by applicable law. After that, the data shall be deleted in an automated manner. |
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| 1. eu-LISA shall develop the EU Digital Travel application and its components in accordance with the technical specifications adopted pursuant to Article 16(1), point (a). | 1. eu-LISA shall develop the EU Digital Travel application and its components in accordance with Article 7a and the technical specifications adopted pursuant to Article 16(1), point (a). |
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| 3. eu-LISA shall ensure the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application as well as its adequate security. The EU Digital Travel application shall be hosted by eu-LISA. | 3. eu-LISA shall ensure the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application as well as its "state of the art" security. The EU Digital Travel application shall be hosted by eu-LISA. |
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| 3. eu-LISA shall ensure the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application as well as its adequate security. The EU Digital Travel application shall be hosted by eu-LISA. | 3. eu-LISA shall ensure the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application as well as its watertight security. The EU Digital Travel application shall be hosted by eu-LISA. |
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| 4. eu-LISA shall ensure that the EU Digital Travel application is interoperable with the European Digital Identity Wallet established under Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. | deleted |
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| 4. eu-LISA shall ensure that the EU Digital Travel application is interoperable with the European Digital Identity Wallet established under Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. | 4. eu-LISA shall ensure that the EU Digital Travel application is interoperable with the European Digital Identity Wallet established under Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 for the purpose of this Regulation. |
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| 5. Where eu-LISA considers that the development of the EU Digital Travel application has been completed, it shall, without undue delay, conduct a test of the application in cooperation with the competent border authorities and other relevant Member States’ authorities, in accordance with the technical specifications adopted pursuant to Article 16(1), point (c), and inform the Commission of the outcome of that test. | 5. Where eu-LISA considers that the development of the EU Digital Travel application has been completed, including after carrying out a data protection impact assessment in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, it shall, without undue delay, conduct a test of the application in cooperation with the competent border authorities and other relevant Member States’ authorities, in accordance with the technical specifications adopted pursuant to Article 16(1), point (c), and inform the Commission of the outcome of that test. |
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| 6. eu-LISA shall collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application in accordance with Article 16(1), point (b). | 6. eu-LISA shall collect statistics on data relevant for evaluating the usability, and overall effectiveness of the EU Digital Travel application on the use of the EU Digital Travel application in accordance with Article 16(1), point (b) and data that enables the monitoring and oversight of migratory routes, including statistics on third-country nationals who were refused entry, the grounds for refusal and the nationality of the persons in accordance with Regulation 2016/399. Such statistics shall not allow for the identification of individual travellers. |
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| 6. eu-LISA shall collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application in accordance with Article 16(1), point (b). | 6. eu-LISA shall publish non-personal and anonymised statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application in accordance with Article 16(1), point (b) for the sole purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of this Regulation. These statistics shall not allow for the identification of individuals. |
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| 6. eu-LISA shall collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application in accordance with Article 16(1), point (b). | 6. eu-LISA shall ensure the operational management of the EU Digital Travel application as well as its watertight security. The EU Digital Travel application shall be hosted by eu-LISA. |
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| 6. eu-LISA shall collect statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application in accordance with Article 16(1), point (b). | 6. eu-LISA shall collect anonymised statistics on the use of the EU Digital Travel application in accordance with Article 16(1), point (b). |
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| 6 a. eu-LISA shall ensure that the EU Digital Travel application does not transfer or disclose any information regarding its use, performance or functioning to any third party. |
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| 7 a. eu-LISA shall prior to the processing, carry out an assessment of the impact of the envisaged processing operations on the protection of personal data as according to Article 35 of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 |
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| 7 b. eu-LISA shall conduct an annual penetration test and vulnerability assessment of the EU Digital Travel application and shall, in case of changes to system architecture or potential or actual breach that may impact data protection, update the data protection impact assessment accordingly. |
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| 1. Each Member State shall be responsible for: | deleted |
| (a) ensuring a secure connection between its national system and the Traveller Router to receive data transmitted through the Traveller Router; | |
| (b) the development, operation and maintenance of the connection referred to in point (a); | |
| (c) the management of and arrangements for access of duly authorised staff of border authorities to the data received through the Traveller Router for the purpose of carrying out border checks in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/399. |
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| (a) ensuring a secure connection between its national system and the Traveller Router to receive data transmitted through the Traveller Router; | (a) ensuring a secure connection between its national system and the Traveller Router to receive data transmitted through the Traveller Router to the competent authorities; |
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| 2. Each Member State shall provide the staff of border authorities who have a right to access the data transmitted through the Traveller Router with appropriate training covering, in particular, data security and data protection rules and applicable fundamental rights before authorising them to process such data. | 2. Each Member State shall provide the staff of border authorities who have a right to access travellers’ data with appropriate training covering, in particular, data security and data protection rules and applicable fundamental rights before authorising them to process such data. |
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| 2 a. Each Member State shall ensure that travellers who do not wish to use the EU Digital Travel application or who withdraw their consent to their data processing are provided with non-DTC border infrastructures. Member States shall also ensure that the use of non-DTC infrastructures is not discouraged or made disadvantageous compared to the EU Digital Travel application processing. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| The Commission shall, in cooperation with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities, support the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application with an information campaign informing the public about the objectives, purposes, the main processing operations and other data protection and data security aspects and use cases of the EU Digital Travel application. | Member States shall, where appropriate, carry out information campaigns to inform the public about the objectives, purposes, main processing operations, data protection and data security aspects, and potential use cases of the EU Digital Travel application, in cooperation with the Commission, eu-LISA and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. Those campaigns shall take into account the specific national context, including whether the Member State has already implemented or piloted the use of digital travel credentials. Where digital travel credentials are already in use and public awareness is sufficiently high, Member States may decide not to conduct additional information campaigns. |
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| The Commission shall, in cooperation with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities, support the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application with an information campaign informing the public about the objectives, purposes, the main processing operations and other data protection and data security aspects and use cases of the EU Digital Travel application. | The Commission shall, in cooperation with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities, support the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application with an information campaign informing the public about the objectives, purposes, the main processing operations and other data protection and data security aspects, including the right to withdraw consent, and use cases of the EU Digital Travel application. |
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| The Commission shall, in cooperation with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities, support the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application with an information campaign informing the public about the objectives, purposes, the main processing operations and other data protection and data security aspects and use cases of the EU Digital Travel application. | The Commission shall, in cooperation with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and national border authorities, support the start of operation of the EU Digital Travel application with an information campaign that is cost-effective, informing the public about the objectives, purposes, the main processing operations and other data protection and data security aspects and use cases of the EU Digital Travel application. |
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| 1(a) The Commission, in cooperation with eu-LISA, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and national border authorities, shall establish cooperation frameworks with third countries focusing on targeted information campaigns to raise awareness among third-country nationals of the objectives, benefits, and use of the EU Digital Travel application, with the aim of ensuring its highest possible uptake and effective implementation of the application. |
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| 1. Costs incurred by eu-LISA in relation to the development, operation, hosting and technical management of the EU Digital Travel application under this Regulation shall be borne by the general budget of the Union. | 1. Costs incurred by eu-LISA in relation to the development, operation, hosting and technical management of the EU Digital Travel application under this Regulation shall be borne by the general budget of the Union. The application should be developed cost-effectively. |
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| 2. Costs incurred by Member States in relation to the development, operation and maintenance of their secure connections to receive data transmitted through the Traveller Router shall be borne by Member States. | deleted |
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| Upon request from the applicant, passports and travel documents issued by Member States to their own nationals shall be accompanied by a digital travel credential, which shall: | Passports and travel documents newly issued by Member States or upon request from the applicant, passports and travel documents previously issued by Member States to their own nationals shall be accompanied by a digital travel credential, which shall: |
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| (b) be in a format that enables their storage in the European Digital Identity Wallets, provisions for which are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council; | deleted |
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| (b) be in a format that enables their storage in the European Digital Identity Wallets, provisions for which are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council; | (b) be in a format that enables their storage in the European Digital Identity Wallets as QEAA, provisions for which are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council; |
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| (c) be free of charge; | (c) be free of charge when a travel document is being renewed; |
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| (d) contain the same personal data, including facial image, as the passport or travel document based on which they are issued or created. | (d) contain the same personal data as the passport or travel document based on which they are issued or created. |
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| For the purpose of point (d), digital travel credentials issued or created pursuant to this Article shall not include the fingerprints of the holder. | For the purpose of point (d), digital travel credentials issued or created pursuant to this Article shall not include the fingerprints and facial image of the holder. |
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| (3) in Article 4, the following paragraph is added: | deleted |
| ‘4. Member States shall allow relevant stakeholders, involved in the process of crossing the external borders, to access the storage medium in passports and travel documents, with the exception of fingerprints, with the consent of the person to whom the passport or travel document has been issued.’ |
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| 4. Member States shall allow relevant stakeholders, involved in the process of crossing the external borders, to access the storage medium in passports and travel documents, with the exception of fingerprints, with the consent of the person to whom the passport or travel document has been issued. | 4. Member States shall allow relevant stakeholders, including air carriers, involved in the process of crossing the external borders, to access the storage medium in passports and travel documents, with the exception of fingerprints, with the consent of the person to whom the passport or travel document has been issued. |
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| 4. Member States shall allow relevant stakeholders, involved in the process of crossing the external borders, to access the storage medium in passports and travel documents, with the exception of fingerprints, with the consent of the person to whom the passport or travel document has been issued. | 4. Member States shall allow relevant stakeholders, involved in the process of crossing the external borders, to access the storage medium in passports and travel documents, with the exception of fingerprints and facial images, with the consent of the person to whom the passport or travel document has been issued. |
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| 33. ‘advance border check’ means the checks carried out on persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law on the basis of a digital travel credential and other relevant data; | deleted |
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| 34. ‘advance clearance’ means the verification of the fulfilment of some or all entry conditions for third-country nationals on the basis of a digital travel credential and other relevant data and that support the carrying out of border checks. | deleted |
| * Regulation (EU) …/… of … establishing an application for the electronic submission of travel data (“EU Digital Travel application”) and amending Regulations (EU) 2016/399 and (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004, as regards the use of digital travel credentials (OJ…), […], p. […], ELI: …). ]. | |
| ** Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 of 13 December 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 1). | |
| *** Council Regulation (EU) …./…. of … on the issuance of and technical standards for digital travel credentials based on identity cards (OJ L …], […], p. […], ELI:…).; |
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| (a) the following paragraph is added: | deleted |
| ‘2g. | |
| The checks referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article shall be carried out in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final] , where data has been received in accordance with Article 8ba(1) of this Regulation. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified. | |
| Before the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final], the checks referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article may be carried out in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, where data has been received in advance on the basis of the digital travel credential. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified.;’ |
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| The checks referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article shall be carried out in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final] , where data has been received in accordance with Article 8ba(1) of this Regulation. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified. | The checks referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article shall be carried out in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final] , where data has been received in accordance with Article 8ba(1) of this Regulation. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity, validity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified. |
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| Before the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final], the checks referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article may be carried out in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, where data has been received in advance on the basis of the digital travel credential. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified.; | Before the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final], the checks referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article may be carried out in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, where data has been received in advance on the basis of the digital travel credential. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity, validity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified. |
Marieke Ehlers, Alexandre Varaut, Jaroslav Bžoch, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Afroditi Latinopoulou
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| 2g a. The choice of a traveller to present only a physical travel document rather than a digital travel credential shall not result in a discriminatory or less favourable treatment during border checks. In particular, Member States shall ensure that such travellers are not subject to disproportionately longer waiting times or procedural burdens as compared to travellers using digital travel credentials. | |
| Member States shall take appropriate measures in their border control procedures, queue management, and resource allocation to guarantee fair, proportionate, and non-discriminatory treatment of all travellers, irrespective of the form in which their travel document is presented. |
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| (b) in paragraph 3, the following point is added: | deleted |
| ‘(j) where a digital travel credential has been received in advance, paragraph 3a of this Article shall apply.;’ |
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| (c) the following paragraph is inserted: | deleted |
| ‘3a. | |
| The fulfilment of entry conditions referred to in Article 6 of this Regulation shall be verified in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final] , where data has been received in accordance with Article 8ba(2) of this Regulation. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified. | |
| Before the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final] , the fulfilment of entry conditions referred to in Article 6 of this Regulation may be carried out in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, where data has been received in advance on the basis of the digital travel credential. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified.;’ |
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| The fulfilment of entry conditions referred to in Article 6 of this Regulation shall be verified in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final] , where data has been received in accordance with Article 8ba(2) of this Regulation. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified. | The fulfilment of entry conditions referred to in Article 6 of this Regulation shall be verified in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final] , where data has been received in accordance with Article 8ba(2) of this Regulation. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity, validity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified. |
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| Before the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final] , the fulfilment of entry conditions referred to in Article 6 of this Regulation may be carried out in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, where data has been received in advance on the basis of the digital travel credential. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified.; | Before the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application, as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) …/… [COM(2024) 670 final] , the fulfilment of entry conditions referred to in Article 6 of this Regulation may be carried out in advance no more than 36 hours before the intended date and time of arrival or departure, where data has been received in advance on the basis of the digital travel credential. Where those checks are carried out in advance, the data received may be checked at the border crossing point against the data in the physical travel document or digital travel credential. The identity of the person concerned as well as the authenticity, validity and integrity of the physical travel document or digital travel credential shall be verified. |
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| The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish minimum standards with regard to technology, methods and procedures to be used for the verification of the authenticity and validity of travel documents, including residence permits, visas and long-stay visas, and digital travel credentials according to this Article. | The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish minimum standards with regard to technology, methods and procedures to be used for the verification of the authenticity and validity of digital travel credentials according to this Article. |
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| (3) in Article 8a, the following paragraph is inserted: | deleted |
| ‘4a. | |
| Alternatively to paragraph 4, point (b)(ii), the verification may be carried out: | |
| (a) using effective and proportionate technical measures and; | |
| (b) performing random verifications referred to in paragraph 4, point (b)(ii). | |
| This alternative verification shall not rely only on the EU Digital Travel application.;’ |
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| 1. Persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law who are in possession of a digital travel credential may use the EU Digital Travel application for the purposes of advance border checks in accordance with Article 8(2g). | 1. Persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law who are in possession of a digital travel credential may use the EU Digital Travel application for the purposes of border checks in accordance with Article 8(2). |
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| 2. Third-country nationals, including those subject to registration in the EES, may use the EU Digital Travel application for the purposes of advance clearance in accordance with Article 8(3), point (j). | 2. Third-country nationals, including those subject to registration in the EES, may use the EU Digital Travel application for the purposes of border checks in accordance with Article 8(3). |
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| 1. The Commission shall determine the date from which the EU Digital Travel application starts operations by means of an implementing act once eu-LISA has informed the Commission of the successful completion of the test of the application referred to in Article 8(5). | 1. The Commission shall determine the date from which the EU Digital Travel application starts operations by means of an implementing act once eu-LISA has informed the Commission of the successful completion of the test of the application referred to in Article 8(5). The completion of the test of the application by eu-LISA shall be no later than three years after the entry into force of this Regulation. The date determined by the implementing act shall be no later than 6 months after the completion of the test of the application. |
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| (a) establish the technical architecture of the EU Digital Travel application and establish the technical specifications for the mobile application, backend services and Traveller Router; | (a) establish the technical architecture of the EU Digital Travel application and establish the technical specifications for the mobile application, backend services and Traveller Router, ensuring the highest standards of security, data protection, and interoperability with Entry/Exit System, ETIAS and API; |
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| (a) establish the technical architecture of the EU Digital Travel application and establish the technical specifications for the mobile application, backend services and Traveller Router; | (a) establish the technical architecture of the EU Digital Travel application and establish the technical specifications for the mobile application and backend services; |
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| (b) establish the statistics to be collected by eu-LISA on the use of the EU Digital Travel application; | deleted |
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| (b) establish the statistics to be collected by eu-LISA on the use of the EU Digital Travel application; | (b) establish the statistics to be collected by eu-LISA on the use of the EU Digital Travel application needed for evaluating the performance, usability, and overall effectiveness of the EU Digital Travel application; |
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| (b) establish the statistics to be collected by eu-LISA on the use of the EU Digital Travel application; | (b) establish the non-personal and anonymised statistics to be collected by eu-LISA for the sole purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of this Regulation on the use of the EU Digital Travel application; |
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| 1. eu-LISA shall ensure that procedures are in place to monitor the development of the EU Digital Travel application in light of the objectives relating to planning and costs and to monitor the functioning of the EU Digital Travel application in light of the objectives relating to the technical output, cost-effectiveness, security and quality of service. | 1. eu-LISA shall put procedures in place to monitor the development of the EU Digital Travel application in light of the objectives relating to planning and costs and to monitor the functioning of the EU Digital Travel application in light of the objectives relating to the technical output, cost-effectiveness, security and quality of service. |
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| 2. By 1 January 2028 and every twelve months thereafter during the development phase, eu-LISA shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the state of play of the development of the EU Digital Travel application. | 2. By 1 January 2028 and every six months thereafter during the development phase, eu-LISA shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the state of play of the development of the EU Digital Travel application. |
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| 3. The report referred to in paragraph 2 shall include detailed information about the costs incurred and information as to any risks which may impact the overall costs of the EU Digital Travel application to be borne by the general budget of the Union. The report shall also include detailed information about the technical implementation of the project and any technical problems and risks that may impact the overall development and entry into operations of the EU Digital Travel application. | 3. The report referred to in paragraph 2 shall include detailed information about the costs incurred and information as to any risks which may impact the overall costs of the EU Digital Travel application to be borne by the general budget of the Union. The report shall also include detailed information about the technical implementation of the project and any technical problems and risks that may impact the security of travel data or overall development and entry into operations of the EU Digital Travel application. |
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| 5. By… [five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application], the Commission shall conduct an overall evaluation of the EU Digital Travel application and its use. The overall evaluation report established on this basis shall include an assessment of the application of this Regulation and an examination of results that have been achieved relative to the objectives that were set and of the impact on fundamental rights. The report shall also include an overall assessment of whether the underlying rationale for operating the EU Digital Travel application continues to hold, of the appropriateness of the technical features of the application, of the security of the application and of any implications for future operations. The evaluation shall include necessary recommendations. The Commission shall transmit the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. | 5. By… [two years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application] and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall conduct an overall evaluation of the EU Digital Travel application and its use. The overall evaluation report established on this basis shall include an assessment of the application of this Regulation and an examination of results that have been achieved relative to the objectives that were set and of the impact on fundamental rights. The report shall also include an overall assessment of whether the underlying rationale for operating the EU Digital Travel application continues to hold, of the appropriateness of the technical features of the application, of the security of the application and of any implications for future operations. The evaluation shall include necessary recommendations. The Commission shall transmit the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. |
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| 5. By… [five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application], the Commission shall conduct an overall evaluation of the EU Digital Travel application and its use. The overall evaluation report established on this basis shall include an assessment of the application of this Regulation and an examination of results that have been achieved relative to the objectives that were set and of the impact on fundamental rights. The report shall also include an overall assessment of whether the underlying rationale for operating the EU Digital Travel application continues to hold, of the appropriateness of the technical features of the application, of the security of the application and of any implications for future operations. The evaluation shall include necessary recommendations. The Commission shall transmit the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. | 5. By… [two years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application] and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall conduct an overall evaluation of the EU Digital Travel application and its use. The overall evaluation report established on this basis shall include an assessment of the application of this Regulation and an examination of results that have been achieved relative to the objectives that were set and of the impact on fundamental rights. The report shall also include an overall assessment of whether the underlying rationale for operating the EU Digital Travel application continues to hold, of the appropriateness of the technical features of the application, of the security of the application and of any implications for future operations. The evaluation shall include necessary recommendations. The Commission shall transmit the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. |
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| 5. By… [five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application], the Commission shall conduct an overall evaluation of the EU Digital Travel application and its use. The overall evaluation report established on this basis shall include an assessment of the application of this Regulation and an examination of results that have been achieved relative to the objectives that were set and of the impact on fundamental rights. The report shall also include an overall assessment of whether the underlying rationale for operating the EU Digital Travel application continues to hold, of the appropriateness of the technical features of the application, of the security of the application and of any implications for future operations. The evaluation shall include necessary recommendations. The Commission shall transmit the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. | 5. By… [five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application], the Commission shall conduct an overall evaluation of the EU Digital Travel application and its use. The overall evaluation report established on this basis shall include an assessment of the application of this Regulation and an examination of results that have been achieved relative to the objectives that were set and of the impact on fundamental rights and on border management. The report shall also include an overall assessment of whether the underlying rationale for operating the EU Digital Travel application continues to hold, of the appropriateness of the technical features of the application, of the security of the application and of any implications for future operations. The evaluation shall include necessary recommendations. The Commission shall transmit the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. |
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| 5. By… [five years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application], the Commission shall conduct an overall evaluation of the EU Digital Travel application and its use. The overall evaluation report established on this basis shall include an assessment of the application of this Regulation and an examination of results that have been achieved relative to the objectives that were set and of the impact on fundamental rights. The report shall also include an overall assessment of whether the underlying rationale for operating the EU Digital Travel application continues to hold, of the appropriateness of the technical features of the application, of the security of the application and of any implications for future operations. The evaluation shall include necessary recommendations. The Commission shall transmit the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. | 5. By… [two years after the start of operations of the EU Digital Travel application], the Commission shall conduct an overall evaluation of the EU Digital Travel application and its use. The overall evaluation report established on this basis shall include an assessment of the application of this Regulation and an examination of results that have been achieved relative to the objectives that were set and of the impact on fundamental rights. The report shall also include an overall assessment of whether the underlying rationale for operating the EU Digital Travel application continues to hold, of the appropriateness of the technical features of the application, of the security of the application and of any implications for future operations. The evaluation shall include necessary recommendations. The Commission shall transmit the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. |
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European Parliament (2025). “AMENDMENTS 50 - 248 - Draft report Application for the electronic submission of travel data (“EU Digital Travel application”) and amending Regulations (EU) 2016/399 and (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004, as regards the use of digital travel credentials”. Text, 5 May 2025. docId LIBE-AM-773186. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/texts/LIBE-AM-773186 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Data: EP Open Data API: document record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/documents/LIBE-AM-773186 (CC BY 4.0).
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@misc{epw-text-libe-am-773186,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{AMENDMENTS 50 - 248 - Draft report Application for the electronic submission of travel data (“EU Digital Travel application”) and amending Regulations (EU) 2016/399 and (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004, as regards the use of digital travel credentials}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-05-05},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/texts/LIBE-AM-773186}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/texts/LIBE-AM-773186},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Text. docId LIBE-AM-773186. Data: EP Open Data API: document record (CC BY 4.0)}
}