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Introduction: In the future, the Corps of Prison and Court Guard plans to introduce the collection of biometric data of suspects/convicted persons. The purpose is a clear identification of inmates as they leave and re-enter prison facilities on a daily basis (e.g. escorts, workplaces, doctor appointments, etc.). The benefit of this change would be to eliminate complex and time-consuming checks, as well as to limit human errors. In this context, we would like to find out whether foreign prison services use such technology.
Not in this moment.
If your prison service does not use biometric data collection, are you planning to introduce such technology in the future?No in a medium periode.
No
If your prison service does not use biometric data collection, are you planning to introduce such technology in the future?Estonian prisons are planning to use biometrics in technical solutions for prisoners in the near future, such as facial recognition and possibly fingerprint authentication in an environment where the prisoner can make purchases from the e-store and view documents related to him.
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No
If your prison service does not use biometric data collection, are you planning to introduce such technology in the future?No, nothing that advanced yet. We are considering the use of fingerprints as an extra identification measure.
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HMPPS do use Biometrics for a multitude of reasons from prison entry to ordering of canteen, prison applications and meal ordering this is also being expanded to issuing of medication via a dispending cabinets. Prisons have had a choice over the years to buy in Biometrics themselves but this is now centralised via the triage process. Biometrics are used in many prison establishments in the form of fingerprints on entry. Additionally, biometrics are used for all staff working in the establishment to draw keys.
If your prison service does not use biometric data collection, are you planning to introduce such technology in the future?---
According with Biometric Data Processing System Law, biometric data is a set of physical properties and indicators of a natural person (digital picture of a face, finger (palm) traits or prints), while, biometric data processing is any operations with biometric data including data acquisition, registration, storage, sorting, modification, use, comparison, transfer, transmission, disclosure, blocking or deletion. Prisons include the following data in the biometric data processing system: 1) digital picture of the face; 2) digital picture of the finger (palm) prints; 3) the given name (names), surname of the person; 4) date of birth of the person; 5) the personal identify number (if such has been assigned); 6) nationality and type thereof; 7) gender; 8) legal qualification of a criminal offence or administrative offence (if such has been found). The data included in the biometric data processing system is used to ensure: 1) prevention of the use of another person’s identity; 2) verification of the identity of the person in the process of issuing personal identification documents or establishment of the person’s identity in the process of issuing personal identification documents; 3) establishment of the identity of the person during intelligence, counter-intelligence, operational activities, and also during analysis of the obtained information; 4) prevention of criminal offences and other violations of the law; 5) detection of criminal offences and search for the persons who have committed a criminal offence; 6) verification of the identity of detained, suspected, accused and convicted persons; 7) verification of the identity of the person when carrying out border check of persons; 8) verification of the identity of the person when carrying out the control of conditions for the stay of foreigners; 9) verification of the identity of asylum seekers; 10) biometric identification of non-identified bodies; 11) search for missing persons; 12) verification of the identity of the person, when providing a public service to the person, for the provision of which the identity of the person needs to be verified in accordance with the requirements of the laws and regulations; 13) establishment of the identity of the person if it is necessary for the provision of emergency medical care.
If your prison service does not use biometric data collection, are you planning to introduce such technology in the future?See answer to Question 1.
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We use the prisoner's fingerprint as the only form of biometrics in the prison system. The fingerprint is used on arrival in prison and for comparison upon release. Also during daily visits from family and friends, a check of the fingerprint will be taken on arrival in the visiting room and when leaving it. This is to prevent identity switch
If your prison service does not use biometric data collection, are you planning to introduce such technology in the future?We are always looking at the market to see what can be innovative and useful for a better security within our prison system
No
If your prison service does not use biometric data collection, are you planning to introduce such technology in the future?The Correctional service is not planning to introduce such technology in the near future but we are updated on the technnological development and the needs for legislative ajustments.
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