Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Act 2020
Establishment
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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner
Functions
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Functions
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Power to work with others
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General powers
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Duty to comply with directions
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Report on the Commissioner’s functions
Code of practice
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Code of practice
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Key considerations in preparing the code
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Effect of the code
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Consultation on the code
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Further procedure in relation to the first code
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Approval of the code
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Bringing the code into effect
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Report on the code
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Complaints about failures to comply with the code
Information-gathering
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Power to gather information
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Failure to comply with an information notice
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Admissibility of statements in criminal proceedings
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Offence of Commissioner’s office disclosing confidential information
Reporting
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Reports and recommendations
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Requirement to respond to reports
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Publication of responses to reports
Compliance notices
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Compliance notices
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Content of a compliance notice
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Variation of a compliance notice
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Revocation of a compliance notice
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Failure to comply with a compliance notice
Accountability
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Strategic plans
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Budgets
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Accountable officer
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Accounts and audit
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Annual report
Advisory group
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Advisory group
Meaning of key terms
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Meaning of “biometric data”
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Power to change meaning of “biometric data”
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Interpretation
Final provisions
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Regulations
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Ancillary provision
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Application of public authorities legislation
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Commencement
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Short title
SCHEDULE 1
The office of Scottish Biometrics Commissioner
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Status
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Appointment
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Disqualification from appointment
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Tenure
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Early termination
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Validity of things done
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Remuneration and pensions, etc.
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Subsequent appointments etc.
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Other terms and conditions
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Temporary appointments
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Appointment of staff
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Staff terms and conditions
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Staff pensions
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Authority to perform functions
SCHEDULE 2
Application of public authorities legislation
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Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002
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Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
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Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010
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Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011
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Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Act 2020
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An Act of the Scottish Parliament to establish the office of Scottish Biometrics Commissioner and to provide for its functions in relation to the acquisition, retention, use and destruction of biometric data for criminal justice and police purposes.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 10th March 2020 and received Royal Assent on 20th April 2020