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Current and future uses of biometric data and technologies

Inquiry

The Science and Technology Committee launches an inquiry into the potential use and collection of biometric data and whether regulations in this emerging field are adequate. The inquiry looks at how technologies relying on biometric data to authenticate identity have been used predominately by Government authorities for security purposes, such as protecting computer network access, countering fraud and aspects of UK border security. It will also look at how commercial organisations are starting to play a greater role in both developing and using biometric data and technologies.

Work news

Government response to the biometrics report published

Committee published Government Response on Wednesday 16 September

16 September 2015

'Governance gap' in use of biometric data must be fixed

Current and future uses of biometric data and technologies - Report to be published

Biometric data and technologies - Second evidence hearing

4 December 2014

Committee examines uses of biometric data and technologies

20 November 2014

Current and future uses of biometric data and technologies

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