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2012 > Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
Short Summary
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 is a comprehensive legislation that governs various aspects related to the destruction, retention, use, and regulation of evidential material. It also imposes consent and other requirements for the processing of biometric information relating to children. The Act provides for a code of practice for surveillance camera systems and establishes the role of the Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Additionally, it introduces judicial approval for certain authorizations and notices under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. The Act also addresses powers of entry and associated powers, vehicles left on land, detention period for terrorist suspects, stop and search powers, safeguarding of vulnerable groups, criminal records, freedom of information, trafficking of people for exploitation, stalking, and other connected purposes. The Act aims to ensure the protection of individual rights and privacy while maintaining public safety and security.
Whom does it apply to?
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 applies to individuals whose fingerprints and DNA profiles are taken under specified circumstances, relevant authorities involved in the use of surveillance camera systems, senior police officers in Northern Ireland, regulated activity providers, personnel suppliers, individuals engaging in regulated activity relating to children or vulnerable adults, Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), relevant chief officers, individuals making applications or written requests, appointed monitor for disputes, registered persons, other relevant persons, the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland, public authorities holding datasets, public authorities holding biometric material, and individuals involved in the recovery of unpaid parking charges.
What does it govern?
The provided legal document, the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, governs the destruction of fingerprints and DNA profiles. It also governs the regulation of CCTV and other surveillance camera technology. It addresses the powers of entry and associated powers, stop and search powers for counter-terrorism purposes in Northern Ireland, and the regulation of activities involving vulnerable adults. It also amends the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and addresses the topic of trafficking people for exploitation. Additionally, it covers the treatment and retention of material related to persons detained under the Terrorism Act 2000.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the provided legal document content.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in the provided legal document content.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom