A school’s responsibility
A school cannot take and process a
student’s, under 18 years old, biometric data without the consent of the
parent/s or the student. Consent must be
given in writing from the parent/s.
Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
CONSENT
·
If
one parent consents and the other does not, the non-consent takes precedence.
·
If
the parent/s consent and the student does not, the students non-consent takes precedence.
·
If
the parent/s do not consent and the student does consent, the parents
non-consent takes precedence.
If
a consent is not given the school “must ensure that reasonable alternative
means are available by which the child may do, or be subject to, anything which
the child would have been able to do, or be subject to, had the child’s
biometric information been processed.” as detailed in the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012,Chapter 2 Section 26 (7).
Parents
Parent/s must be informed by the school that they
are using a biometric system and the school must gain written consent from the
parent/s to take and process their child’s biometric data. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Schools do not always make it clear when asking
for consent that an alternative to the biometric system is available and that
non-consent ultimately lies with the student.
Students
Regardless of consent given by your parent/s you
alone determine whether a school takes and processes your biometric data. If you choose not to use a biometric system
the school must provide an alternative and must not withhold any services from
you that is available through their biometric system. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
