Policy paper

Biometrics Commissioner’s response on early deletion of DNA and fingerprints

Biometrics Commissioner’s response to Home Office consultation about early deletion of DNA and fingerprints.

Documents

Commissioner’s response to draft guidance on early deletion: general

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Commissioner’s response to draft guidance on early deletion: specific questions

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Details

The Home Office consultation sought views on new guidance for police chief constables considering applications from the public to have their DNA and fingerprints deleted before the legal retention period expires.

The attached detail the Biometrics Commissioner’s response to that consultation document.

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Published 23 October 2014

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