Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Mike Tapp (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.
Biometrics: Databases
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what biometric data is stored by her Department as part of the Immigration and Asylum Biometric System.
- Answer
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Biometrics, in the form of fingerprints and facial images, underpin the UK Immigration system to support identity assurance and suitability checks on foreign nationals who are subject to immigration control. This data is stored on the Immigration and Asylum Biometric System (IABS).
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 79663
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Databases Biometrics Asylum
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- 2025-10-20 14:55:39 +0100
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