Glossary of Compliance

Compliance Glossary

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Large-Scale IT Systems

Large-scale IT systems are set by the European Union and includes:

– Visa Information System

– Schengen Information System

– Customs Information System

– Internal Market Information System

The national DPAs and EDPS work in joint collaboration to coordinate and supervise these databases.

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