Personal data processing during internal alien's control
The Police Authority will process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679), and other applicable data protection regulations.
The Swedish Police has the authority to check the right of a foreign citizen to reside in Sweden, pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 9 of the Aliens Act (2005:716) In connection with this, your personal data is processed in accordance with the provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Aliens Data Act (2016:27), and other applicable data protection regulations.
Which personal data is processed?
Personal data is processed by the Swedish Police as part of its exercise of public authority. The purpose is to carry out and document internal controls of aliens in order to ensure that the regulations for residing in Sweden are followed. Depending on the situation, the Swedish Police may need to handle information about your identity, nationality and the validity of any ID documents or other documents.
Searches in systems to obtain personal data
The Swedish Police carries out searches in different systems in order to verify someone's identity and their right to reside in the country. These searches may vary, depending on which personal data the Swedish Police is interested in, and which data is available at the time of the control.
- The Schengen Information System (SIS) contains data on e.g. internationally wanted persons.
- Nationally wanted persons and the U-bok (NEPU) contains data on nationally wanted persons and expulsions with re-entry bans (NEPU).
- The Entry/Exit System (EES) contains data on travellers subject to the EES regulation.
- The Visa Information System (VIS) contains data on individuals holding a visa.
- The Central Aliens Database of the Swedish Migration Agency (CUD) contains data on individuals holding a residence permit.
For how long is the data stored?
Data obtained during internal controls of aliens is deleted once it is no longer necessary for the purpose.
Your rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights with regard to your personal data.
- Right to information: You may request a criminal record extract to find out which data the Swedish Police is processing about you.
- Right to correction: Should you discover any incorrect data, you have the right to request that it is corrected or updated.
- Right to deletion: You have the right to request that data is deleted if it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or if it has been processed unlawfully.