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1. For the purposes of this Regulation, each institution may conclude agreements with other institutions with a view to creating synergies and alleviating the costs. These institutions shall be responsible for the processing of personal data of staff or special applicants referred to in Article 1(1). Such data shall include the biographical and biometric data used to identify unambiguously the laissez-passer applicant, including the facial image and two digital finger prints as biometric features.

2. For the purposes of this Regulation, the Commission shall act as a central point with a view to transmitting the personal data processed by institutions to the entity referred to in paragraph 3.

3. The Commission shall designate an entity to be responsible for designing, producing and personalising the laissez-passer, taking into account the sensitive nature of the documents to be produced. It shall do so in accordance with the provisions applicable to the award of contracts, in particular those in Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 966/2012. Any transfer of personal data during the process shall be done in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.

4. Each laissez-passer shall remain the property of the Union.