Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner

Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's response to the Independent Review of Police Force Structures' call for evidence.

Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's response to the Scottish Government consultation on the functions of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner.

Guidance for local authorities on how to introduce a single point of contact for surveillance camera schemes.

Guidance on what you need to do if you are considering installing (or have already installed) a CCTV system on your property.

The Biometrics Commissioner’s valedictory report, including casework data from January 2024 to March 2025.

Guidance for local authority CCTV system owners and police forces to work towards when compiling service level agreements.

This document outlines the commissioner’s approach for assessing applications for biometric retention.

The Commissioner's response to a recent consultation by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

The commissioner's response to the Home Office consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of facial recognition and similar technologies.

The commissioner's response to a consultation held by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has written to stakeholders on the closure of the third party certification scheme.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report.

This document is a sample version of the letter which should be sent by the responsible chief officer of police.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report

Report on changes to the functions of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSSC), and how they could lead to gaps in oversight and guidance.

Correspondence with HM Chief Inspector Andy Cooke regarding the use of police powers to retain biometrics for those arrested for serious offences.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's letter to Mark Harper MP, Secretary of State for Transport, regarding the risks to the ANPR system.

The commissioner's response to a consultation held by the Information Commissioner’s Office's (ICO).

The commissioner will be stepping down with effect from 31 October 2023.

Analysis of the results of a survey of police forces on their use of drones and counter-drone technology.

Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commission (OPC) consultation on biometric information.

The commissioner's letter of 28 June 2023 to the accreditation bodies of the third party certification scheme.

Letter from the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to Jeremy Quin MP about the need for a review into public space surveillance.

Correspondence between the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner and Dominic Raab about powers to keep the DNA and fingerprints of people arrested for domestic abuse and sexual offences.

Statements from the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, Dr. Brian Plastow, on biometric enabled public space surveillance in Scotland.

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner reiterates his concerns about the Data Protection and Digital Information (No 2) Bill.

The commissioner wrote to Lucy Allan MP seeking advice about risks from the use of surveillance cameras around MPs home addresses.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner provides written evidence on the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner writes to all chief officers of Police England and Wales about the use of drones.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner writes to the conference organiser of the Security Event 2023.

Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report and the government's response to the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

The Security Minister has written to the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has written to the Security Minister.

Biometrics Commissioner’s response to Forensic Science Regulator's consultation on a draft code of practice.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner writes to the Information Commissioner’s Office about the ICO25 consultation.

The commissioner writes to an MP regarding the risks from Chinese state-controlled surveillance.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner writes to government departments regarding human rights and security issues.

A letter from the Cabinet Office to the Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (OBSCC) on 27 April 2022 about the Public Procurement bill.

The BSCC writes to Dahua in relation to human rights and ethical considerations.

The 7th annual report to the Home Secretary covering the Commissioner's progress and activities for the period January 2020 to March 2021.

Letter to congratulate appointment and introduction to the PACE 63G provisions.

Newsletters providing information from the Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

The government is consulting on revisions to the code of practice to reflect changes in legislation. This is the first revision to the code since its introduction in June 2013.

Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner consultation responses to the use of CCTV in taxis.

Surveillance Camera Commissioner response to the 'Introduction of green number plates for ultra low emission vehicles' consultation by the Department for Transport.

A review of the impact of the surveillance camera code of practice and recommendations for development.