BRUSSELS (ANP) – “There has been no security breach. The entry and exit system is not yet operational, which means data collection has not commenced,” stated a spokesperson.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that it is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the French IT firm Atos after a complaint was filed. The Financial Times reported that the investigation pertains to staff in Russia who were involved in acquiring software in 2021 for the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), designed to automatically register travelers from non-EU countries.
The system was initially due to launch last November, but the European Commission opted to delay its rollout because several countries, including the Netherlands, were unprepared. A new launch date has yet to be announced.
The EU Agency for the Management of Large-Scale IT Systems (EU-LISA) is responsible for ensuring all security standards are met, according to the European Commission spokesperson. The agency must also confirm that “security risks are mitigated before the system can become operational.”
(February 6, 2025)
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