Entering data into an Internet form gives many people a headache, and not without good reason. It happens again and again that data is passed on to third parties. Most of the time, those affected receive unsolicited advertising. This is already annoying, but there are far worse crimes that can be committed with stolen data. With the introduction of the new ETIAS system at the end of the year, a form will be added. Anyone who wants to visit the Schengen area will have to fill in this form. But what about security?
The traveller only has to submit important data
Of course, personal data is necessary. ETIAS is about nothing less than the security of the Schengen area. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the traveller beyond doubt. This can only be done by means of personal data such as name, date of birth, place of residence, identity card number. These data must be carefully transferred from the passport. An error can lead to the ETIAS form being invalid and the traveller not being allowed to cross the border. For the first entry, the destination country must also be indicated. Initially, he or she must comply with this, but later the traveller can enter any country within the Schengen area with ETIAS.
From experience with ESTA, it is known that there are always problems with the health issues. Of course, travelling with a chronic illness is possible if it is well controlled and poses no danger to the health of others. This refers to serious and infectious diseases.
It is clear that the safety questions must not be answered with yes.
All questions must be answered truthfully to the best of one's knowledge and belief.
Storage of data only for a short time
Once the application has been submitted, the ETIAS form is valid for three years, unless the passport expires earlier. The data is also stored for this period. It is possible to store the data for another three years, but the traveller must agree to this. After that, the data is automatically deleted. So the tourist does not have to do anything about it.
It rarely happens that an application is rejected. In this case, the data is kept for five years and then automatically deleted.
Other institutions are allowed to use the database, but they have to prove a serious reason, such as fighting terrorism.
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Entering data into an Internet form gives many people a headache, and not without good reason. It happens again and again that data is passed on to third parties. Most of the time, those affected receive unsolicited advertising. This is already annoying, but there are far worse crimes that can be committed with stolen data. With the introduction of the new ETIAS system at the end of the year, a form will be added. Anyone who wants to visit the Schengen area will have to fill in this form. But what about security?
The traveller only has to submit important data
Of course, personal data is necessary. ETIAS is about nothing less than the security of the Schengen area. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the traveller beyond doubt. This can only be done by means of personal data such as name, date of birth, place of residence, identity card number. These data must be carefully transferred from the passport. An error can lead to the ETIAS form being invalid and the traveller not being allowed to cross the border. For the first entry, the destination country must also be indicated. Initially, he or she must comply with this, but later the traveller can enter any country within the Schengen area with ETIAS.
From experience with ESTA, it is known that there are always problems with the health issues. Of course, travelling with a chronic illness is possible if it is well controlled and poses no danger to the health of others. This refers to serious and infectious diseases.
It is clear that the safety questions must not be answered with yes.
All questions must be answered truthfully to the best of one's knowledge and belief.
Storage of data only for a short time
Once the application has been submitted, the ETIAS form is valid for three years, unless the passport expires earlier. The data is also stored for this period. It is possible to store the data for another three years, but the traveller must agree to this. After that, the data is automatically deleted. So the tourist does not have to do anything about it.
It rarely happens that an application is rejected. In this case, the data is kept for five years and then automatically deleted.
Other institutions are allowed to use the database, but they have to prove a serious reason, such as fighting terrorism.