The Biometrics and Forensic Ethics Group (formerly National DNA Database Ethics Group) is a
non-departmental public body
In the United Kingdom, non-departmental public body (NDPB) is a classification applied by the Cabinet Office, Treasury, the Scottish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to public sector organisations that have a role in the process of n ...
that advises the government of the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ...
on the ethical issues regarding collection, use, and retention of biometric and forensic material and the use of large and complex data sets and projects using explainable data-driven technology. Professor
Mark Watson-Gandy
Professor Mark Watson-Gandy CStJ (born 8 November 1967) is a British lawyer and educationalist, specialising in UK insolvency law. He is the Chairman of the Biometrics and Forensic Ethics Group, a position he has held since 2019.
Early life a ...
took over as the chairman of the body in 2019, replacing Christopher Hughes O.B.E. who held the position since 2009.
References
External links
Official website
Genetics in the United Kingdom
Home Office (United Kingdom)
National DNA databases
Non-departmental public bodies of the United Kingdom government
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