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The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s role is to encourage compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice. BSCC is an independent monitoring body of the Home Office .
This collection brings together resources to help people comply with the surveillance camera code of practice and follow good practice and legal requirements.
The Surveillance Camera Commissioner has a statutory role to provide the surveillance camera industry with a current list of recommended standards.
The role of the Surveillance Camera Commissioner is to encourage compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice.
How to book and make a secure video call with somebody in prison.
The Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s annual reports to the Home Secretary.
An updated code was laid before Parliament on 16 November 2021 and came into effect on 12 January 2022.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report
Good practice and guidance for the police use of overt surveillance camera systems incorporating facial recognition technology to locate persons on a watchlist.
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report and the government's response to the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.
Product recall for a Children’s Wood Camera presenting a high risk of choking.
Officers at the Civil Nuclear Constabulary wear body worn video, which they activate when attending incidents where they feel it is necessary. We are only able to provide footage recorded by the officers who work for us.
Product recall for adapter for camera presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
An independent study warns that the plan to abolish biometrics and surveillance safeguards will leave the UK without oversight.
Independent reports showing results and analysis of government trial of roadside noise cameras.
Product Safety Report for Beiens ‘Rabbit Digital Camera’ Toy presenting a serious risk of strangulation.
Eastern Region Judge J R Morris and Mrs M Hardman FRICS IRRV (Hons) sitting on 2 December 2021
Eastern Region Mrs E Flint DMS FRICS sitting on 1 November 2021
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