A statement from the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Professor William Webster.
I am delighted to have been appointed as the next Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, and I look forward to a busy and challenging time in the role. I am committed to playing an active role in meeting the challenge that developments in new technology pose, for example around biometrics, overt surveillance and artificial intelligence.
As I carry out my role, I will actively seek the views of stakeholders and encourage participation in the debate on the regulatory landscape for biometrics and surveillance cameras, and on how we safeguard the rights of citizens while contributing to keeping the UK safe and secure.