Correspondence
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group commission 2021/22
Commissioning letter to the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group setting out work priorities for May 2021 to April 2022.
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The commission for the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) has been renewed and the group continue to provide independent advice to Home Office ministers on ethical issues related to biometrics, forensics, and data-driven projects.
For the 2021/22 commission the BFEG has been asked to consider and provide ethical advice on important issues including:
- the Home Office biometrics programme
- Home Office projects using advanced data processing techniques and/or large and complex data sets
- policy relating to the collection, use, retention, and deletion of biometrics and digital forensics material
- policy relating to the digitisation of services in the border, immigration, and citizenship system
The BFEG will also continue to support the Forensic Information Database Strategy Board and may also identify projects for self-commission and provide advice to the Forensic Science Regulator and other relevant stakeholders.