Statutory guidance

National security determinations that allow retention of biometric data

Revised guidance for police forces on the making or renewing of national security determinations allowing the retention of biometric data.

Documents

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: revised guidance on the making or renewing of national security determinations allowing the retention of biometric data

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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: revised guidance on the making or renewing of national security determinations allowing the retention of biometric data (print-ready PDF)

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Details

This revised guidance provides direction to any police force in England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and to any other law enforcement authority.

It covers the making or renewing of a national security determination allowing the retention and use of biometric material for national security purposes.

You can find more information about implementing the statutory instrument in the factsheet.

Updates to this page

Published 13 August 2020

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