The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner is Dr Brian Plastow, he is supported in his role by Business, Operations and Support managers.
Put simply, ‘Biometrics’ are a way to measure a person’s physical, biological, physiological or behavioural characteristics to establish or verify their identity.
What does ‘biometrics’ or ‘biometric data’ mean to you, and did you know the term ‘biometric data’ is defined slightly differently in different UK legislation? Watch our video to find out what biometrics are, how we are supporting ethical use of biometrics in policing and criminal justice in Scotland, and how we safeguard your data.
Read more within the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Act 2020