tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations from Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSCC) 2026-03-26T15:16:45+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/principles-for-assessing-applications-for-biometric-retention 2026-03-26T15:16:45+00:00 Principles for assessing applications for biometric retention This document outlines the commissioner’s approach for assessing applications for biometric retention. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/international-transfer-of-personal-information-consultation-response 2026-02-26T14:55:00+00:00 International transfer of personal information: consultation response The Commissioner's response to a recent consultation by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/commissioners-response-to-the-live-facial-recognition-consultation 2026-02-24T17:31:30+00:00 Commissioner's response to the live facial recognition consultation The commissioner's response to the Home Office consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of facial recognition and similar technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/response-to-the-ai-growth-lab-call-for-evidence 2026-01-08T10:58:38+00:00 Response to the AI Growth Lab call for evidence The commissioner's response to a consultation held by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/biometrics-and-surveillance-camera-commissioner-report-2022-to-2023 2024-01-24T10:54:09+00:00 Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner: report 2022 to 2023 The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/response-to-a-consultation-on-draft-biometric-data-guidance 2023-09-14T11:32:12+01:00 Response to a consultation on draft biometric data guidance The commissioner's response to a consultation held by the Information Commissioner’s Office's (ICO). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/opc-consultation-on-biometric-information-commissioner-response 2023-08-24T11:22:01+01:00 OPC consultation on biometric information: commissioner response Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commission (OPC) consultation on biometric information. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/biometrics-and-surveillance-camera-commissioner-report-2021-to-2022 2023-02-09T13:00:01+00:00 Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner: report 2021 to 2022 Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report and the government's response to the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/response-to-the-forensic-science-regulators-consultation 2022-11-04T09:14:01+00:00 Response to the Forensic Science Regulator's consultation Biometrics Commissioner’s response to Forensic Science Regulator's consultation on a draft code of practice. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/tfl-consultation-on-ulez-expansion-commissioner-response 2022-07-29T12:58:19+01:00 TfL consultation on ULEZ expansion: commissioner response Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the Transport for London (TfL) consultation on expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-annual-report-2020 2021-11-29T12:53:00+00:00 Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2020 The annual report of the Biometrics Commissioner for 2020. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/data-a-new-direction-commissioners-response 2021-11-02T12:29:00+00:00 “Data: a new direction”: commissioner's response Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport's consultation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/surveillance-camera-code-of-practice 2021-08-25T15:49:09+01:00 Surveillance camera code of practice The government is consulting on revisions to the code of practice to reflect changes in legislation. This is the first revision to the code since its introduction in June 2013. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/biometrics-commissioners-response-to-coronavirus-bill-amendment 2020-03-23T13:40:00+00:00 Biometrics Commissioner's response to Coronavirus Bill amendment A statement from the Biometric Commissioner on an amendment to the Coronavirus Bill. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/the-use-of-facial-recognition-technology-by-south-wales-police 2019-09-11T10:47:00+01:00 The use of facial recognition technology by South Wales police This statement sets outs the Commissioner's position on the recent High Court judgment on the use of Automatic Facial Recognition technology by South Wales police. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/surveillance-camera-strategy-civil-engagement-plan 2017-07-28T11:03:00+01:00 Surveillance camera strategy: civil engagement plan Provides a framework to facilitate the sharing of information with the public regarding the operation of surveillance camera systems. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/review-of-the-surveillance-camera-code-of-practice 2016-02-24T11:03:00+00:00 Review of the surveillance camera code of practice A review of the impact of the surveillance camera code of practice and recommendations for development. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/biometrics-commissioners-response-to-draft-guidance-on-national-security-determinations 2014-10-23T12:12:00+01:00 Biometrics Commissioner’s response to draft guidance on National Security Determinations This document details the Biometrics Commissioner’s response to the proposed guidance on National Security Determinations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/biometrics-commissioners-response-to-draft-guidance-on-early-deletion 2014-10-23T12:09:00+01:00 Biometrics Commissioner’s response on early deletion of DNA and fingerprints Biometrics Commissioner’s response to Home Office consultation about early deletion of DNA and fingerprints. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/biometrics-commissioner-consultation-under-the-protection-of-freedoms-act-2012 2013-11-11T12:28:45+00:00 Biometrics Commissioner: consultation under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Consultation considers applications relating to the retention of biometric material, obtained from individuals who have been arrested but not charged.