Biometrics commissioner’s report highlights need for more support from Whitehall

Home Office expected to announce successor as abolition of office put on hold

#SafetyNotSurveillance sends open letter to home secretary urging adoption of safeguards in use of AI

Chelmer Valley High School did not follow proper data protection procedures in using the technology for canteen payment

Aims to follow up wide use of fingerprint matching through Biometrics Services Gateway

Home Office includes new investment in the technology as part of anti-shoplifting campaign

Applies to services other than for law enforcement and national security

Information commissioner rebukes public leisure services provider for unjustified use of facial recognition and fingerprints