Scots Under Arrest Now Get Biometric Info Leaflets

Police Scotland has started distributing an information leaflet to all individuals in police custody who have their biometric data collected following an arrest, in an initiative resulting from recommendations made in 2023 by the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner.

The leaflet provides detailed information on the types of biometric data collected, which include photographs, fingerprints, and DNA profiles obtained through mouth swabs or hair samples, and explains that this data may be shared with other law enforcement agencies both within the UK and internationally, but only for valid policing purposes.

The leaflet also informs detainees of their rights, including the ability to file a complaint with the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner if they are dissatisfied with how their personal data is handled by Police Scotland or the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services.

“It is essential that people arrested by the police in Scotland receive their information rights when deprived of their liberty, including an explanation of why the police may take their biometric data and how it will then be used,” said Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Dr. Brian Plastow. “With around 88,000 police custody episodes in Scotland each year, this leaflet will ensure that important information rights are respected and that anyone who has their biometric data taken is aware of the Commissioner’s statutory Code of Practice and the accompanying complaint mechanism for data subjects.”

The distribution of this leaflet is a direct implementation of recommendations from the 2023 Assurance Reviews, particularly those focusing on the treatment of vulnerable adults and children in custody.

Meanwhile, Edinburgh Scotland’s inaugural Biometrics in Criminal Justice conference took place earlier this week. Organized by Dr. Plastow, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Police Authority, the event focused on the application of biometric data and emerging technologies in law enforcement, framed by ethical and human rights considerations.

Source: Police Professional, The Edinburgh Reporter

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June 20, 2024 – by Tony Bitzionis

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