Written questions

Business: Biometrics

Commons · Question 74513 · Tabled 2 Sep 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

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

Answered by Ian Murray, 8 Sep 2025

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...