The data that Schengen Information System collects

The aim of the Schengen Information System is to collect and store information in accordance to the legislation system of each country. The system features more millions of entries that are called alerts and are usually covering lost identity documents, alerts for missing persons, banknotes and vehicles. The alerts contain certain information such as first and last name as well as the middle initial, sex and date of birth, nationality. The alerts also include information or whether the person is dangerous and armed, and what actions need to be taken if encountered. Bulgarian authority which is in charge for the entries is the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Bulgaria uses the Schengen Information System since the end of 2010.

The Schengen Information System does not collect information on the entries and exits of travelers. Bulgaria currently has such record on the entries and exits of the travelers, but currently that information is not exchanged between the national databases of these countries. Thanks to the new, second version of the Schengen Information System that was introduced in the beginning of June 2013, now more institutions will be able to use the data entered.