Statutory guidance

National security determinations that allow retention of biometric data

Revised guidance for police forces on the making or renewing of national security determinations allowing the retention of biometric data.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 13 August 2020

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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: revised guidance on the making or renewing of national security determinations allowing the retention of biometric data (accessible version)

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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: revised guidance on the making or renewing of national security determinations allowing the retention of biometric data

Ref: ISBN 9781528621052, CCS0820978096 08/20

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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: revised guidance on the making or renewing of national security determinations allowing the retention of biometric data (print-ready PDF)

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This revised guidance provides direction to any police force in England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and to any other law enforcement authority.

It covers the making or renewing of a national security determination allowing the retention and use of biometric material for national security purposes.

You can find more information about implementing the statutory instrument in the factsheet.

Published 13 August 2020