Police Scotland should better inform detainees about use of biometric data

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Police Scotland should better inform detainees about use of biometric data

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner commended the force's 'strong' overall approach to safeguarding children and vulnerable people who have this data captured in police custody.

Date - 5th April 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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Police Scotland needs to ensure that any person who has their biometric data captured as a result of being arrested is told how that data will be used and the legal basis under which it was acquired. The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner...

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