Article 1, Point (2) · Regulation (EU) 2021/1151

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(2)Article 2 is replaced by the following:‘Article 2ScopeThis Regulation applies to the processing of identity information of third-country nationals who have been subject to convictions in the Member States, for the purpose of identifying the Member States where such convictions were handed down. With the exception of point (b)(ii) of Article 5(1), the provisions of this Regulation that apply to third-country nationals also apply to citizens of the Union who also hold a nationality of a third country and who have been subject to convictions in the Member States.This Regulation:

(a)supports the VIS objective of assessing whether the applicant for a visa, a long-stay visa or a residence permit could pose a threat to public policy or internal security, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 767/2008;

(b)supports the ETIAS objective of contributing to a high level of security, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1240;

(c)facilitates and assists in the correct identification of persons in accordance with this Regulation and with Regulation (EU) 2019/818.’;