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Written question asked by David Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2015 (named day). It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2015 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Biometrics

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she (a) expects to receive and (b) plans to publish her Department's report on the review of the legal basis, regulation, governance and procedures for the use and retention of custody images.

Answer

It is very important that the issues identified by the review are properly tested with operational decision makers, so as to appropriately balance the protection of personal data and privacy with the public protection benefits and the operational need. Due to the complexity of the issues raised in the evidence gathering stage and the number of important stakeholders, we now do not expect to complete the review and recommendation before September 2015. It will be published in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6025
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Databases Biometrics Police Photographs
Link
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