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What is Biometrics?
A brief video explaining what is biometrics and the role of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner. -
Scotland leads way on biometric data
Scotland is set to lead the way by becoming the first country in the world to adopt a statutory code of practice on the use of biometric data and technology in policing and the criminal justice system. The new set... -
First ever government biometrics code moves toward approval in Scotland
According to a report out of Scotland, that northern reach of the United Kingdom is finalizing its biometric code of practice for law enforcement and the criminal justice system. -
Scotland set for ‘world first’ with biometric data Code of Practice
Police Professional article : Scotland set for ' world first' with biometric data code of practice. Scotland is on course to become the first country in the world to have a statutory code of practice on the use of biometric... -
Scotland set to be the world first for biometrics data Code of Practice in prisons
Scotland will become the first country in the world to have a statutory Code of Practice on the use of biometric data for policing and criminal justice by the end of the year, it has emerged. -
Commissioner welcomes independent biometrics review in England and Wales
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Dr Brian Plastow has today welcomed the publication of an independent review report into biometric data and technologies in England and Wales by Matthew Ryder QC, on behalf of the Ada Lovelace Institute. The report concludes... -
Quarterly Newsletter No 5 - June 2022
Welcome to the fifth quarterly newsletter from the Scottish Biometrics Newsletter. In this newsletter I will update you on our progress we have made since my last newsletter and now my team are established I will introduce our Operations Manager. -
Public attitudes to Police use of biometric data
SCOTTISH BIOMETRICS COMMISSIONER PUBLIC ATTITUDES TO POLICE USE OF BIOMETRIC DATA In collaboration with ScotCen Social Research, the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has for the first time examined peoples’ views on biometrics in Scotland. From inception it was apparent there was... -
Guest blog from Diego Quiroz - Operations Manager, Scottish Biometrics Commissioner
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Public consultation on the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner’s Code of Practice
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner (SBC) is seeking views to help shape and improve their Code of Practice on the acquisition, retention, use and destruction of biometric data for criminal justice and policing purposes in Scotland. This Code of Practice seeks... -
Future Scot Article - Scottish Biometrics Commissioner interview
Scotland’s biometrics commissioner: ‘My role is not one of curtailing the police’ -
Briefing to UN Human Rights Council
This briefing to UN Human Rights Council focuses on the new policy and legislative framework introduced for biometric data within the criminal justice system in Scotland.