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StatuteImmigration Act 2009

Section 31 — Immigration Act 2009: Collection and storage of biometric information

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31 Collection and storage of biometric information (1) Biometric information collected under this Act may be collected, using an automated system or otherwise, by— (a) an immigration officer or a refugee and protection officer; or (b) an agent or person on behalf of an immigration officer or a refugee and protection officer. (2) Biometric information must be dealt with in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993 . (3) Subsection (2) is for the avoidance of doubt.

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