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Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 28 January 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 February 2020. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Biometrics

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to implement the recommendation of the Surveillance Camera Commissioner for England and Wales for there to be government inspections of the police’s use of facial recognition technology.

Answer

The government is committed to empowering the police to safely use new technologies such as automatic facial recognition within a strict legal framework. The government welcomes constructive proposals for improvements to the framework, while noting that the Information Commissioner conducted an investigation last year under the existing regime.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL876
Session
2019-21
Subjects
CCTV Biometrics Inspections Police Surveillance Camera Commissioner
Link
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