New biometrics report estimates police hold over 3 million images as commissioner warns of ‘proportionality risks’ of data retention
A new biometrics report has revealed police in Scotland hold an estimated 3 million images amidst a warning over the ‘proportionality’ of retaining such a vast database. Scottish Biometrics Commissioner…
CSI cops to benefit from new DNA evidence technique pioneered in Aberdeen
Police crime scene investigators could benefit from a pioneering new DNA evidence technique developed in collaboration by researchers in Aberdeen. Scientists at the James Hutton Institute have helped devise ‘single cell…
Abolishing surveillance camera safeguards will leave UK without oversight at crucial time, claims report author
A government report co-authored by an academic at Stirling University has identified a “worrying vacuum” in surveillance camera plans for the UK. Professor William Webster contributed to an independent study…
Selective Extraction
Recent reports have indicated that victims and witnesses have been forced to surrender their mobile devices for unacceptable time frames due to lengthy backlogs in digital forensic units which has…
Tackling Digital Evidence Challenges with Integrated Technology Solutions
The collection of digital evidence from the public and businesses is increasingly a challenge for police forces and criminal justice organisations today. Officers struggle to efficiently extract footage and data…
Police send support service text messages to thousands of numbers after ‘drugs lines’ gang swoop in Glasgow
Police have sent thousands of text messages to numbers obtained from the seized mobile phones of suspected ‘drugs lines’ gang members in Glasgow. The text messages contain details of support…
Ministers urged to extend scope of biometrics regulation in Scotland
Government ministers have been urged to extend the scope of biometrics regulations in Scotland to go beyond policing agencies. Oversight in Scotland of biometric data, which includes DNA, finger prints…
Police Scotland seeks £400m investment to achieve aims of new five-year digital strategy
Police Scotland is seeking £400m investment to achieve the aims of a new five-year digital strategy, published today. The force is looking to secure funding to realise its aspiration of…
Scottish virtual reality courtroom ‘familiarisation’ tech showcased at Berlin conference
A virtual reality pilot project that ‘familiarises’ victims and witnesses with Scottish courtrooms before giving evidence in person was showcased at a European tech conference. The immersive technology developed for…
Scottish biometrics commissioner backs proposal for four nation summit on AI
Scotland’s biometrics commissioner has backed a proposal to host a summit on the regulatory implications of AI among the four UK home nations. Dr Brian Plastow says the deployment of…
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