Scotland’s watchdog sends fresh warning over storing biometric data on Microsoft cloud
Scotland’s data protection watchdog has requested that the Scottish police assess the security of storing biometric data on Microsoft’s servers….
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner
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UK biometrics ethics group seeks new advisors
The UK government is recruiting new advisors for its Biometrics and Forensic Ethics Group (BFEG) which provides recommendations on handling…
Scottish police reprimanded for illegally storing biometrics
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA)’s Policing Performance Committee met in June to discuss assurance reviews from the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner,…
Scottish biometrics commissioner objects to proposals to abolish position of UK counterpart
Dr Brian Plastow, the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has objected to proposals to abolish the position of Biometrics and Surveillance Camera…
Scottish commissioner urges police to review risks of biometric surveillance
An “immediately review the rights and risks of (police) biometric-enabled surveillance architecture,” says the Scottish biometrics commissioner. The commissioner, Brian…
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner seeks clarity on police cloud data sharing compliance
The Biometrics Commissioner in Scotland, Brian Plastow, is seeking information on whether the deployment by the Scottish police of a…
Scottish advisory group urges specific and binding rules for biometrics and AI in policing
The foundation for Scottish police to use biometrics and other advanced technologies is in place, but not yet complete. This…
Scottish opposition presses to expand biometrics commissioner oversight role
All forms of biometric data collection and processing – whether by public or private organizations – should come under the…
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner confident in police efforts so far
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner (SBC) said that in his analysis, Parliament should have confidence in how biometric data and technologies…
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner welcomes Ryder Review, could oversee prisons
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Dr. Brian Plastow says he welcomes the publication of an independent review into biometric data and…
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