Amendments to UK data protection bill could give more power over biometrics to police

The UK government is planning to introduce changes to its data protection laws giving counter-terrorism police more power over biometric data.

According to the new amendments to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, counter-terrorism police will be able to hold on to the biometric data of individuals who pose a potential threat as long as an Interpol notice is in force. The change will put the UK’s regulation in line with Interpol’s own retention rules.

The amendments will also …

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