The Home Office is developing a new legal framework and code of practice for law enforcement use of biometric technologies, including facial recognition and similar identification systems. The consultation addresses equalities impacts, discrimination concerns, and options for regulating police and enforcement agency use of biometrics, with a draft code of practice for employers on right-to-work checks also under development.
Consultation on proposed amendments to the Home Office code of practice for employers.
Consultation on proposed amendments to the Home Office code of practice for employers.
This policy outlines Immigration Enforcement’s strategic, operational, and legal framework for the ethical use of live facial recognition technology.
The government is launching a consultation to help develop a new legal framework for the use of facial recognition and similar technologies by law enforcement.
The government is launching a consultation to help develop a new legal framework for the use of facial recognition and similar technologies by law enforcement.
In response to: Legal framework for using facial recognition in law enforcement
In response to: Legal framework for using facial recognition in law enforcement
In response to: Legal framework for using facial recognition in law enforcement
In response to: Legal framework for using facial recognition in law enforcement
In response to: Biometric registration regulations: changes to the Code of Practice
In response to: Biometric registration regulations: changes to the Code of Practice
In response to: Biometric registration regulations: changes to the Code of Practice
In response to: Biometric registration regulations: changes to the Code of Practice
In response to: Biometric registration regulations: changes to the Code of Practice
UIN: HCWS370 The transition to eVisas is a key element of our move to a digital, streamlined UK border and immigration system, replacing physical immigration documents with digital proof of immigration status. Most physical biometric immigration documents (BIDs), in t...
UIN: HLWS367 My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Migration and Citizenship (Seema Malhotra) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The transition to eVisas is a key element of our move to a digital, streamlined UK border …
We are seeking views on proposed changes to the Code of Practice about the sanctions for non-compliance with the biometric registration regulations.
We are seeking views on proposed changes to the Code of Practice about the sanctions for non-compliance with the biometric registration regulations.
We are seeking views on proposed changes to the Code of Practice about the sanctions for non-compliance with the biometric registration regulations.
UIN: HCWS955 In 2018 the Home Office began issuing eVisas, which are an electronic record of immigration status and can be accessed via GOV.UK. eVisas were initially issued to individuals granted status under the EU settlement scheme and have since …
UIN: HLWS941 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Immigration (Robert Jenrick) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:In 2018 the Home Office began issuing eVisas, which are an electronic record of immigration status and can be …
UIN: HCWS649 My Noble Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Sharpe of Epsom) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today I am pleased to announce the publication of the 5th annual report of the Biometrics …
UIN: HLWS633 Today I am pleased to announce the publication of the 5th annual report of the Biometrics and Forensic Ethics Group. The Group provides Ministers with independent advice on matters relating to ethical issues in forensic science and biometrics …
UIN: HCWS429 My Noble Friend the Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce that my Rt Hon Friend the Home Secretary is today publishing the Annual …
UIN: HLWS415 I am pleased to announce that my Rt Hon Friend the Home Secretary is today publishing the Annual Report of the Biometrics Commissioner, together with the Government’s response. The Biometrics Commissioner is an independent office holder, who is …
UIN: HCWS210 My Noble Friend the Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce the publication of the 4th annual report of the Biometrics and Forensic Ethics …
UIN: HCWS856 My Noble Friend the Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce the publication of the 3rd annual report of the Biometrics and Forensic Ethics …
UIN: HCWS330 My Noble Friend the Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce that my Rt Hon Friend the Home Secretary is today publishing the sixth …
UIN: HLWS323 I am pleased to announce that my Rt Hon Friend the Home Secretary is today publishing the sixth annual report of the Biometrics Commissioner, together with the Government’s response. The Commissioner, Paul Wiles, is appointed under Section 20 …
UIN: HCWS223 My Noble Friend the Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today I am pleased to announce the publication of the 2nd annual report of the Biometrics and Forensic …
First Reading 15:06:00 A Bill to prohibit the use of automated facial recognition technology in public places and to provide for a review of its use. The Bill was introduced by Lord Clement-Jones, read a first time and ordered to …
First Reading 15:39:00 A Bill to prohibit the use of automated facial recognition technology in public places and to provide for a review of its use. The Bill was introduced by Lord Clement-Jones, read a first time and ordered to …
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Act was passed on 1 May 2012, find out how the act works for DNA and fingerprints.
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Act was passed on 1 May 2012, find out how the act works for DNA and fingerprints.
This document sets out how the Home Office and its partners currently use biometrics data and how we will approach all future developments.
This document sets out how the Home Office and its partners currently use biometrics data and how we will approach all future developments.
This memorandum to the Home Affairs Committee provides a preliminary assessment of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.
Sets out the findings from our review into the use and retention of custody images.
This consultation seeks comments on amendments to the code of practice following the extension of the biometric immigration document scheme for overseas applicants.
This consultation seeks comments on amendments to the code of practice following the extension of the biometric immigration document scheme for overseas applicants.
This consultation seeks comments on amendments to the code of practice following the extension of the biometric immigration document scheme for overseas applicants.