Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group
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Professor Mark Watson-Gandy confirmed as chair of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) for a second term.
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The Home Office is looking for 6 new members to join the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG).
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Ethical principles: Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group
Corporate report
Set of ethical principles developed by the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group.
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Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group: annual report 2021 to 2022
Corporate report
This is the fifth annual report from the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG).
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Public-private use of live facial recognition technology: ethical issues
Research and analysis
Ethical issues arising from public-private collaboration in the use of live facial recognition technology
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Membership
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