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Thanet District Council are one of the first local authorities to get certification for CCTV, body worn video (BWV) and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) surveillance cameras.
Analysis of the results of a survey of police forces on their use of drones and counter-drone technology.
This guidance helps organisations, who seek to install and operate surveillance camera systems, to comply with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice.
The Home Secretary has appointed Tony Eastaugh in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's role is to encourage compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice.
A sample version of the application form chief officers should use to make their applications to the Biometrics Commissioner.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner writes to government departments regarding human rights and security issues.
Freedom of Information (FOI) responses to requests received by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSCC) in 2023.
This statement sets outs the Commissioner's position on the recent High Court judgment on the use of Automatic Facial Recognition technology by South Wales police.
Good practice and guidance for the police use of overt surveillance camera systems incorporating facial recognition technology to locate persons on a watchlist.
Dorset, Devon and Cornwall police forces achieve third party certification for the surveillance cameras on their drones.
The commissioner will be stepping down with effect from 31 October 2023.
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner consultation responses to the use of CCTV in taxis.
Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport's consultation.
Report based on an initial analysis of responses to a survey sent to police forces in England and Wales.
An independent study warns that the plan to abolish biometrics and surveillance safeguards will leave the UK without oversight.
This form should be used by individuals who are the subject of an application to retain DNA profile/fingerprint records.
These case studies show how the 12 guiding principles in the surveillance camera code of practice can be met.
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner reiterates his concerns about the Data Protection and Digital Information (No 2) Bill.
This case study looks at Park Watch’s journey through the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s certification process.
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