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Asked by Paula

AQW 35449/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail whether the Executive Office plans to develop ethical guidance for public bodies on the use of biometric and facial recognition technologies.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 13 November 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
13 November 2025
Answer due by
28 November 2025
Answered
16 December 202533 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

Public bodies are encouraged to follow best practice guidelines such as those from the Information Commissioner’s Office and industry standards, focusing on human rights, accountability, and proportionality in deployment.

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