Council of the European Union and European Parliament 20 December 2006, Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II)

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REGULATION (EC) No 1987/2006 establishes the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) to enhance security within the EU by supporting policies related to the movement of persons. Key provisions include the technical architecture, data processing rules, and the responsibilities of Member States regarding data entry and access, with a focus on personal data protection and the management of alerts. The regulation outlines the transitional arrangements for migrating from SIS 1+ to SIS II and emphasizes the need for cooperation among Member States and the Commission to ensure effective implementation and compliance with security obligations.AI