An Ugly Duckling Turning into a Swan? The Transformation of Eurodac from an Asylum Tool into an Immigration Database

Key Points

• The transformation of Eurodac alters its primary role, focusing more on immigration than asylum.
• Eurodac's new purpose as an immigration database reflects broader policy shifts in Europe regarding migration.
• Assessment of Eurodac’s evolution shows implications for immigration data handling across multiple countries.
• This change raises concerns about privacy and the ethical use of sensitive data within immigration systems.