Written Question·Home Office·UIN 96416

Police: Biometrics

Tabled: 2 December 2025

Answered: 9 December 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to improve oversight of biometric data storage and retention across law enforcement agencies.

Answer

Sarah Jones

The Home Office launched a public consultation on 04/12/2025 on the use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies.The responses received will inform the creation of a bespoke legal framework and oversight for the use of biometric, facial ...

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