# The Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Pilot) Regulations 2008, Regulation 12: Use and retention of biometric information


If a person proves that he is —
(a) a British citizen; or
(b) a Commonwealth citizen who has a right of abode in the United Kingdom as a result of section 2(1)(b) of the Immigration Act 1971 (statement of right of abode in the United Kingdom) ,
any record of fingerprints, photograph, copy of fingerprints or copy of a photograph held by the Secretary of State pursuant to these Regulations must be destroyed as soon as reasonably practicable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2008/9780110811802/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-immigration-biometric-registration-pilot-regulations-2008/regulation-12
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