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Published by The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Bill Stage 1 Report
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Published: Monday 09 Dec 2019 (JS52019R25)
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INTRODUCTION
Policy objectives of the Bill
Structure of the Bill
Justice Committee consideration
Consideration by other committees
Membership changes
BACKGROUND
The history of biometrics and policing in Scotland
Background to the Bill
Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland’s consideration
Independent Advisory Group on the use of biometric data in Scotland
THE BILL
Section 1: Establishment of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner
Conclusions
Sections 2 to 5: Functions and powers of the Commissioner
Independent oversight role
Conclusions
Oversight of Police Scotland and the SPA
Other police forces operating in Scotland
Conclusions
Other organisations collecting biometric data in Scotland
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Enforcement powers
Conclusions
Relationship with the UK Commissioner for the Retention and Use of Biometric Materials
Conclusions
Relationship with the UK Information Commissioner
Keeping legislation, policy and practice under review
Leading the debate on the use of biometrics in policing and the criminal justice sector
Conclusions
Lawful, effective and ethical practice
Establishment of an ethics advisory group
Conclusions
Futureproofing
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Cross-jurisdictional responsibility
Conclusions
Lack of a complaint's process
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THE CODE OF PRACTICE
Sections 6 to 10: Development, effect, consultation, implementation and review
Development, approval and review
Code of Practice: purpose and statutory underpinning
Conclusions
Drawing up of the Code of Practice
Approving the Code of Practice
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Sections 11 to 14: Information gathering
Sections 15 to 17: Reporting
Sections 18 to 22: Accountability
Sections 23 to 29: Other provisions
Conclusions
Schedules 1 and 2
FINANCIAL AND POLICY MEMORANDA
Role of the Parliament
Support for setting up the Commissioner's office
Conclusions
Resources
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DELEGATED POWERS MEMORANDUM
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RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Annex A: Oral and Written Evidence
Annex B: Glossary of Terms
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