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Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group: annual report 2020 to 2021

The fourth annual report from the Biometrics and Forensic Ethics Group.

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Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group
Published
20 July 2021
Last updated
4 August 2021 — See all updates

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Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group: annual report 2020 to 2021 (accessible version)

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Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group: annual report 2020 to 2021

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The report summarises the work of the BFEG between May 2020 and April 2021 including:

  • publication of the report on the feasibility of using genetic genealogy for the investigation of crime
  • publication of the updated BFEG governing principles
  • publication of a briefing note on the ethical issues arising from public-private collaboration in the use of live facial recognition technology
  • establishment of a new advisory group to provide advice on data ethics
  • advice on policies relating to familial DNA and the Vulnerable Persons’ DNA Database
  • advice to the Home Office Biometrics Programme
  • advice on a leaflet on custody image deletion for arrestees
Published 20 July 2021
Last updated 4 August 2021 + show all updates

  1. Accessible version added.

  2. First published.