Art. 44

In order to fulfil its duties under this Act, the SEM may process personal data, including data that permits an assessment of whether the applicant meets the personal requirements, and particularly sensitive data on religious beliefs, political activities, health, social assistance measures and administrative or criminal proceedings and penalties. It shall maintain an electronic information system for this purpose in accordance with the Federal Act of 20 June 2003¹on the Information System for Foreign Nationals and Asylum Matters.