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Professor Fraser Sampson reflects on the publication of the CoP APP on Live Facial Recognition.
The commissioner's letter of 28 June 2023 to the accreditation bodies of the third party certification scheme.
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.
The commissioner's letter of 24 June 2021 to Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, chair of the Science and Technology Committee.
Freedom of Information (FOI) responses to requests received by the BSCC in 2021.
Biometrics Commissioner’s response to Forensic Science Regulator's consultation on a draft code of practice.
Analysis of the results of a survey of police forces on their use of overt surveillance camera systems in public places.
The 7th annual report to the Home Secretary covering the Commissioner's progress and activities for the period January 2020 to March 2021.
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner consultation responses to the use of CCTV in taxis.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner writes to the conference organiser of the Security Event 2023.
Letter to congratulate appointment and introduction to the PACE 63G provisions.
Minutes from the July ANPR IAG.
The Commissioner has started gathering the latest information from all police forces under his jurisdiction on their use of overt surveillance camera systems.
The government's response to the review of the surveillance camera code of practice.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Fraser Sampson delivers a speech to the National ANPR Conference November 2021, hosted by the NPCC.
Consultation considers applications relating to the retention of biometric material, obtained from individuals who have been arrested but not charged.
This document outlines the commissioner’s approach for assessing applications for biometric retention.
How and when applications can be made to keep the DNA profile and fingerprint records of a person who has been arrested for, but not charged with a qualifying offence.
A sample version of the application form chief officers should use to make their applications to the Biometrics Commissioner.
An explanatory document to accompany the BC1 application form.
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