EU links databases against identity fraud

European databases are linked together so that border guards, customs authorities and police services in the EU countries can fight identity fraud more effectively and criminals can more easily.

The idea is that police and border services will have all available information with a glance at the screen to prevent terrorists and serious criminals from sneaking into the EU or remaining under the radar. Through a search portal, someone's criminal record, visa, face scan or fingerprints must be called up with a click.