Six New Members Join Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group
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BFEG announced the appointment of 6 new members who commenced their roles in June and July 2024 for a first term of 3 years ending in June and July 2027. Members are public appointments recruited to provide independent expert advice to the Home Office on ethical considerations in the use of biometrics, forensics, machine learning and complex data sets.
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BFEG appointed six new members: Giles Herdale, Dr Matt James, Professor Penney Lewis, Ms Elisabeth Mackay, Dr Malcolm Oswald, and Professor Marion Oswald. These public appointments strengthen the group's expertise in bioethics, digital trust, cybersecurity, and criminal law. The appointments are for a first term of 3 years ending in June/July 2027.\n\nThe affected parties are organizations and government agencies that develop or deploy biometric systems, forensics technologies, or machine learning applications, as well as Home Office stakeholders seeking ethical guidance. The appointments do not create new compliance obligations but signal continued focus on ethical considerations in biometrics and data use.
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New appointments to the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) is delighted to announce the appointment of 6 new members.
From: Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group Published 16 August 2024
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Members of BFEG are public appointments recruited to provide independent expert advice to the Home Office on the ethical considerations in the use of biometrics, forensics, machine learning and complex data sets.
The new appointments commenced in June and July 2024 and are agreed for a first term of 3 years, ending in June and July 2027.
The 6 new members are:
- Giles Herdale, Director, Herdale Digital Consulting Ltd
- Dr Matt James, Associate Professor Bioethics and Medical Law
- Professor Penney Lewis, Criminal Law Commissioner
- Ms Elisabeth Mackay, Digital Trust and Cybersecurity Consultant
- Dr Malcolm Oswald, Director, Citizens Juries c.i.c.
- Professor Marion Oswald, Northumbria University, Newcastle and Senior Research Associate, the Alan Turing Institute Professor Mark Watson-Gandy OBE, Chair of BFEG, said:
I am so delighted that Giles Herdale, Matt James, Professor Penney Lewis, Dr Malcolm Oswald, Elisabeth Mackay and Professor Marion Oswald have agreed to join BFEG. Their appointment will further strengthen and compliment the very considerable expertise on our panel. This is an exciting time for BFEG, whose work addresses some of the most challenging and cutting edge ethical issues today.
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