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Regulation

The Commissioner discusses the new era for live facial recognition after the Coronation

frasersampson, 17 May 2023 - AI technology, Biometrics, Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Ethics, Facial Recognition Technology, Policing, Privacy, Regulation, Standards, Surveillance camera code of practice, Surveillance cameras, Technology

Amid all the traditional pomp and ceremony for which we are known around the world the recent coronation of King Charles III provided a glimpse into the future of policing, not just in this country, but globally. While an estimated global …

The Biometrics Institute's new Learning Tool

frasersampson, 13 April 2023 - AI technology, Biometrics, Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, DNA, Ethics, Facial Recognition Technology, Fingerprints, Regulation, Standards, Training

The Biometrics Institute has launched a Biometrics Essentials learning tool. This online course will teach the ethics and good practices that need to be considered when implementing a biometric system. The learning tool is designed for people working in both …

Professor Sampson praises government on a 'decent job', but warns it's 'only half done'

katiescotton, 17 June 2022 - Biometrics, Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, ICO, IPCO, Regulation, Surveillance cameras

Professor Sampson praises the government on its decision not to hand oversight of police use of DNA and fingerprints to the ICO.

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