Retention of mans DNA, fingerprints and photo violation of privacy

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Retention of man's DNA, fingerprints and photo 'violation of privacy'

European Court of Human Rights says retention of biometric data by UK force is not proportionate.

Date - 13th February 2020
By - Gary Mason

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The European Court of Human Rights has overturned a UK Supreme Court ruling that police retention of a convicted drink driver’s DNA profile, fingerprints and photograph was ‘proportionate.’ Judges found that the retention of...

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