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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).
This contract enabled the formation of the National Identity Register (NIR) for the National Identity Service (NIS). The purpose of the NIR…
Guidance for Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
Revised guidance for police forces on the making or renewing of national security determinations allowing the retention of biometric data.
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
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.
An introduction to biometrics and authentication, covering the potential, limitations, opportunities and risks of these technologies.
These assessments, in line with data protection legislation, assess the privacy impacts of the developments in biometric capabilities through the HOB programme.
This document outlines the commissioner’s approach for assessing applications for biometric retention.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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