Common Identity Repository (CIR)

An individual file created for each person that is registered in the EES, VIS, ETIAS, Eurodac or ECRIS-TCN. This file is established for the purpose of facilitating and assisting the correct identification of persons registered in those systems, for supporting the functioning of the MID and for facilitating access by designated authorities and Europol to the EES, VIS, ETIAS and Eurodac, where necessary for the prevention, detection or investigation of terrorist offences or other serious criminal offences. The common identity repository is established by Article 17(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/817 and Regulation (EU) 2019/818.