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Police: Biometrics

Commons · Question 96416 · Tabled 2 Dec 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 9 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by 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

Answered by Sarah Jones, 9 Dec 2025

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 ...