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The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner is Dr Brian Plastow, he is supported in his role by Business, Operations and Support managers.
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Put simply, ‘Biometrics’ are a way to measure a person’s physical, biological, physiological or behavioural characteristics to establish or verify their identity.
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Welcome to the November 2023 newsletter for the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, Since our last newsletter I have laid both my 2022/23 Annual Report & Accounts and my first Operational Report 2022/23.
Read more within the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Act 2020