We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
These are sample versions of the documents to be used by the police when applying for retention of DNA profile and/or fingerprints records.
This notice sets out how the statutory obligations relating to the management of personal data will be addressed by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner and his team (Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner - OBSCC).
Revised guidance for police forces on the making or renewing of national security determinations allowing the retention of biometric data.
This contract enabled the formation of the National Identity Register (NIR) for the National Identity Service (NIS). The purpose of the NIR…
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Guidance for Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK. How to apply and what the decision on your application means.
A licensing opportunity for automated biometric identity management system.
What to do when you arrive in the UK if you have a visa, don't have a visa or have a biometric residence permit.
These assessments, in line with data protection legislation, assess the privacy impacts of the developments in biometric capabilities through the HOB programme.
An introduction to biometrics and authentication, covering the potential, limitations, opportunities and risks of these technologies.
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
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 .
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).