Written Question·Home Office·UIN 16117

Police: Biometrics

Tabled: 26 November 2024
Answered: 4 December 2024

Question

Sir John Whittingdale

ConservativeMaldon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to hold roundtable discussions on the police's use of facial recognition technology; and who will attend the roundtable discussions.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson
Live facial technology is being used effectively by some police forces to identify suspects more quickly and accurately. Its use is governed by data protection, equality, and human rights legislation supplemented by specific policing guidance. However, I ...

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