Research and analysis

Changes to the functions of the BSCC: independent report

Report on changes to the functions of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSSC), and how they could lead to gaps in oversight and guidance.

• From: Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner
• Published: 26 October 2023
• Last updated: 31 October 2023 — See all updates

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The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill will:

• abolish the role of the BSCC
• remove the requirement for the government to publish a surveillance camera code of practice

This report analyses the likely effects of these changes.

It was commissioned by the BSCC and written by academics at the Centre for Research into Information, Surveillance and Privacy.

Published 26 October 2023
Last updated 31 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 31 October 2023

   Accessible version added.

2. 26 October 2023

   First published.