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BC2 application to the Biometrics Commissioner: explanatory notes

An explanatory document to accompany the BC1 application form.

Updates to this page

From:
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner
Published:
11 November 2013
Last updated:
2 October 2026
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  1. Added accessible version of guidance.

  2. Updated the BC2 guidance to include a process map, frequently asked questions and guidance on making an s.63G application.

  3. Updated to reflect changes to the application process.

  4. The processes in the BC2 application to the Biometrics Commissioner document have been updated.

  5. Updated guidance to include information on holding applications. Added HTML version.

  6. Updated explanatory notes.

  7. Updated explanatory notes.

  8. First published.

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BC2 application to the Biometrics Commissioner: explanatory notes for completion (accessible)

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BC2 application to the Biometrics Commissioner: explanatory notes for completion

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The Biometrics Commissioner has developed an explanatory document to accompany the BC1 application form.

This provides guidance to chief officers of police on how to complete the BC1 application form for applications to the Biometrics Commissioner under s.63G of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

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