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UK appoints new biometrics commissioner as focus grows on surveillance rules

( November 3, 2025, 15:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has been appointed by the UK government to oversee police use of biometric and surveillance technologies. William Webster’s role will cover compliance with the Surveillance Camera Code and lawful retention of biometric material. His appointment on Monday follows rising industry concerns over regulatory gaps on facial recognition, emotion analysis and other biometric systems across retail, transport and security sectors.Statement follows....

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