The UK Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (OBSCC) 2022-2023 annual report has been laid before Parliament. The 55-page report highlights the commissioner's observations and findings regarding the use of DNA and fingerprints by police in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The report, produced by Professor Fraser Sampson before he left office, covers the period from March 2022 to March 2023 and discusses various matters, including the reduction in the number of National Security Determinations (NSDs), an increase in the use of Section 63g powers, DNA handling errors, and research conducted on the use of surveillance cameras and drones by the police and local authorities.
What is this page?
You are reading a summary article on the Privacy Newsfeed, a free resource for DPOs and other professionals with privacy or data protection responsibilities helping them stay informed of industry news all in one place. The information here is a brief snippet relating to a single piece of original content or several articles about a common topic or thread. The main contributor is listed in the top left-hand corner, just beneath the article title.
The Privacy Newsfeed monitors over 300 global publications, of which more than 5,750 summary articles have been posted to the online archive dating back to the beginning of 2020. A weekly roundup is available by email every Friday.
