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 ...