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Police forces in the UK are shot through with Chinese camera technology, according to a survey by the Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.
This strategy contains information about the Surveillance Camera Commissioner's objectives and plans.
This accessibility statement applies to documents published by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.
This document is a sample version of the letter which should be sent by the responsible chief officer of police.
This consultation sought views on the scope and clarity of a surveillance draft code of practice and its likely impact.
Retailer Marks and Spencer has upgraded to an effective and efficient CCTV system that adheres to the surveillance camera code of practice.
The Police and Crime Commissioner, police and the local authority have worked together to develop a new CCTV system in Cumbria.
Professor Fraser Sampson and Martin Hewitt exchange correspondence between March and May 2022.
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report and the government's response to the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.
Sedgemoor District Council regularly review their CCTV as set out in principle two of the surveillance camera code of practice. This case study explains why regular reviews are important.
The commissioner has written to relevant authorities regarding the updated surveillance camera code of practice.
Letters to and from the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner regarding the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report.
Freedom of Information (FOI) responses to requests received by the BSCC in 2022.
A statement from the Biometric Commissioner on an amendment to the Coronavirus Bill.
The commissioner writes to an MP regarding the risks from Chinese state-controlled surveillance.
The Commissioner has written to Senators Paterson and McAlister following a meeting on the 10 March 2022.
Professor Frasor Sampson's response to the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice consultation.
This case study looks at how setting up a regional group has helped forces to meet their responsibilities arising from section 33 of PoFA and the SC Code.
Fraser Sampson and Brian Plastow's joint letter to members of government regarding the DCMS Data Consultation.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner writes to all chief officers of Police England and Wales about the use of drones.
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