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This document outlines the commissioner’s approach for assessing applications for biometric retention.
March 2026 Introduction Under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (‘POFA’)…
The Commissioner's response to a recent consultation by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Consultation questions from the IOC What is the name of your organisation?…
The commissioner's response to the Home Office consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of facial recognition and similar technologies.
A response to the consultation by Professor William Webster, Biometrics…
The commissioner's response to a consultation held by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report
The commissioner's response to a consultation held by the Information Commissioner’s Office's (ICO).
Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commission (OPC) consultation on biometric information.
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report and the government's response to the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.
Biometrics Commissioner’s response to Forensic Science Regulator's consultation on a draft code of practice.
Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the Transport for London (TfL) consultation on expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
The annual report of the Biometrics Commissioner for 2020.
Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport's consultation.
The government is consulting on revisions to the code of practice to reflect changes in legislation. This is the first revision to the code since its introduction in June 2013.
A statement from the Biometric Commissioner on an amendment to the Coronavirus Bill.
This statement sets outs the Commissioner's position on the recent High Court judgment on the use of Automatic Facial Recognition technology by South Wales police.
Provides a framework to facilitate the sharing of information with the public regarding the operation of surveillance camera systems.
A review of the impact of the surveillance camera code of practice and recommendations for development.
This document details the Biometrics Commissioner’s response to the proposed guidance on National Security Determinations.
Biometrics Commissioner’s response to Home Office consultation about early deletion of DNA and fingerprints.
Consultation considers applications relating to the retention of biometric material, obtained from individuals who have been arrested but not charged.
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