Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 74513

Business: Biometrics

Tabled: 2 September 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025
Named Day

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has had discussions with civil liberties organisations on the use of facial recognition technology in commercial settings.

Answer

Ian Murray
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology engages with a range of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, regarding privacy and data protection matters. The government recognises the benefits of deploying FRT systems in commercial...
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