UK to create new regulator, legal framework for biometrics, facial recognition
( November 4, 2026, 19:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A new statutory framework will supervise the use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies by UK law enforcement and public bodies, the British government announced Wednesday evening. The framework will also include new codes of practice for private sector organizations, including developers of the technology and commercial users of biometric or surveillance tools. In addition to the new legal framework, the government will also create a new independent oversight body and develop measures to "ensure consistency between law enforcement and private sector approaches," it said in a statement.Full statement follows. See consultation response attached....
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