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This form should be used by individuals who are the subject of an application to retain DNA profile/fingerprint records.
These are sample versions of the documents to be used by the police when applying for retention of DNA profile and/or fingerprints records.
These documents are for the use of individuals who are the subject of an application to retain DNA profile and/or fingerprint records.
This document details the Biometrics Commissioner’s response to the proposed guidance on National Security Determinations.
Biometrics Commissioner’s response to Home Office consultation about early deletion of DNA and fingerprints.
The Biometrics Commissioner's formal response to public consultations relating to policy development.
Professor Sampson praises the government on its decision not to hand oversight of police use of DNA and fingerprints to the ICO.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner writes to government departments regarding human rights and security issues.
Body worn video (BWV) is a surveillance camera system so falls under the jurisdiction of the surveillance camera code of practice.
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner statement on the second regulations made under section 24 of the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Salford University have shown compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice.
Guidance for councillors on the surveillance camera code of practice and what it means for camera systems that are operated by their local authority.
A review of the impact of the surveillance camera code of practice and recommendations for development.
Freedom of Information (FOI) responses to requests received by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSCC) in 2023.
The terms of reference set out how the ANPR independent advisory group is governed, its membership and its remit.
Analysis of the results of a survey of police forces on their use of drones and counter-drone technology.
Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commission (OPC) consultation on biometric information.
The commissioner's letter of 15 July 2021 to Baroness Williams.
The commissioner's response to a consultation held by the Information Commissioner’s Office's (ICO).
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s annual report for 2021-2022 has been laid in Parliament.
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