Increase DNA and fingerprint collection, UK Biometrics Commissioner urges police
Police are not collecting all the biometric data they are expected to, and at the same time have yet to…
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UK Biometrics Commissioner discusses digital technology use in public coronavirus tracking
The use of symptom tracking, contact tracing applications, and digital immunity certificates to monitor and contain COVID-19 do not fall…
UK Biometrics Commissioner criticizes UK police for not revealing facial recognition plans
The UK Biometrics Commissioner has criticized the Home Office and police for failing to address key privacy issues relating to…
UK biometrics commissioner criticizes plans for custody images database
The UK’s Biometrics Commissioner has condemned the government’s response to a High Court ruling from 2012, stating that the mass…
UK Biometrics Commissioner releases annual report
UK Biometrics Commissioner Alastair R. MacGregor publicly released his first annual report yesterday. The Biometrics Commissioner is independent of the…
UK Biometrics Commissioner issues consultation responses
A recent UK Home Office consultation sought views on new guidance for police chief constables considering applications from the public…
UK biometrics legislation lacks clarity to protect the public: former Commissioner
Former UK Biometrics Commissioner Paul Wiles is calling upon parliament to create legislation that explicitly deals with the use of…
UK Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner highlights best practice code certification
Fraser Sampson has taken the opportunity of the first edition of his newsletter as UK Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner…
UK Commissioner defends face biometrics use by police as practical necessity
Police have no choice but to use facial recognition, along with any other technologies that can help them fight crime,…
Scotland, UK governments tackle biometrics ethics with new Commissioners, report
The Scottish Parliament has nominated Dr. Brian Plastow as the country’s first Biometrics Commissioner. A former police Chief Superintendent and…
