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<p>Biometrics enrolled as part of an application to the EU Settlement Scheme will
be stored and used in accordance with the rules set by Parliament as set out within
the Immigration (Physical Data) Regulations 2006, as amended. This includes sharing
biometrics with other law enforcement organisations to prevent, detect and prosecute
crime and in the interest of national security. Further information on this is set
out in the Borders, Immigration and Citizenship privacy information notice: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-information-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship/borders-immigration-and-citizenship-privacy-information-notice"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-information-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship/borders-immigration-and-citizenship-privacy-information-notice</a>.</p><p>Biometrics
enrolled under the EU Settlement Scheme are securely stored on the Immigration and
Asylum Biometric System along with other biometrics taken for immigration and nationality
purposes.</p><p>Those granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme can access information
about their immigration status and entitlements via a secure online service. This
includes their name, status information and their facial image. Individuals can then
choose to grant access to this information to employers and other service providers.
By giving individuals direct access to their own data and the ability to share this
with service providers we are giving them greater transparency, clarity and control.
With online services, we can also ensure that service providers see only the information
that is relevant and proportionate to their need, in a way that is not possible via
a single document as evidence of status.</p>
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