FOI Request - Biometrics in Schools

Request 101002879148

1) Please advise if fingerprint biometrics are used in schools.

2) If Q1 is affirmative please advise which schools use it, what the fingerprint technology is being used for and company supplying it.

3) Please advise if any schools are using facial recognition or looking to use facial recognition in schools.

4) If the answer to Q3 is affirmative please advise the schools involved.

5) If the answer to Q3 is affirmative please advise when the facial recognition was implemented or when it is planned to be implemented and the company supplying the technology.

6) If the answer to Q3 is affirmative please provide copies of all communications, internal and external, on the use of facial recognition in educational establishments, including all communications that may need redactions.

Response 23-09-21

1) Nil

2) N/A

3) Nil

4) N/A

5) N/A

6) N/A