#32026D1459EU Sets Start Date for Fingerprint Data Sharing with Switzerland and Liechtenstein
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This decision allows EU Member States to start sharing personal data linked to fingerprint records with Switzerland and Liechtenstein from 1 July 2026. The exchange is for automated searches and comparisons used in cross-border police cooperation, especially serious crime and terrorism cases. For businesses, this does not create direct compliance duties. The main impact is on law enforcement agencies, forensic systems, and public authorities handling biometric data under EU cooperation agreements.
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Key Changes
- Sets 1 July 2026 as the start date for EU Member States to share fingerprint-related personal data with Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- Confirms that Switzerland and Liechtenstein passed the required legal, operational, and technical checks for automated fingerprint data exchange
- Enables automated fingerprint searches and comparisons under existing EU cross-border police cooperation agreements
Affected Parties
EU Member State law enforcement authoritiesSwiss and Liechtenstein law enforcement authorities+2 more…
Tags
fingerprint data,biometric data,police cooperation…