State of Biometrics Report 2021
Our annual report into the biometrics industry explores the trends, issues and challenges facing...
Oct 8
Industry Survey 2021
The Institute has launched its 2021 Industry Survey which invites members and key stakeholders to...
May 28
Institute joins calls to make privacy a priority with updated universal guidelines
The Biometrics Institute has released its updated Privacy Guidelines, which include two brand new...
May 4
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About the Biometrics Institute
The Biometrics Institute was founded in July 2001 to provide an independent and impartial international multi-stakeholder platform for the sharing of knowledge and information about biometrics. Our mission is to promote the responsible and ethical use of biometrics through thought-leadership and good-practice guidance.
The organisation is unique in that it has been set up as a user group with a majority of user members such as government departments, financial institutions, airlines etc. to set the strategic direction of the association. Nonetheless, we welcome suppliers and academia as well as privacy experts to join as members.
Latest Blogs
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Press Release: Biometrics Institute celebrates 20-year anniversary
Biometrics Institute celebrates 20-year anniversary Promoting the responsible and ethical use of...
Oct 11 -
State of Biometrics Report 2021
Our annual report into the biometrics industry explores the trends, issues and challenges facing...
Oct 8 -
Press Release: State of Biometrics Report highlights five key trends to monitor
07 October 2021: The Biometrics Institute yesterday launched the third edition of the State of...
Oct 7 -
Weekly News Digest
Every week the Biometrics Institute sends a News Digest to its members as part of their membership...
Sep 21 -
On the Pulse Newsletter
The Biometrics Institute publishes a regular (now quarterly) e-newsletter for its members. The...
Sep 21 -
Presentation attack detection (PAD) and liveness guiding document
This document explains what PAD and liveness is and suggests some general considerations and...
Aug 13 -
Biometrics Vulnerability Assessment Checklist
This list complements the Top 10 Vulnerability Questions and has been prepared to help guide...
Aug 13 -
Biometrics and Hygiene Considerations
Biometrics and Hygiene Considerations provides an overview of the issues around biometric systems...
Aug 13 -
Digital Onboarding and Biometrics Paper
This paper offers a high-level overview of how biometrics intersects with digital identity...
Aug 13 -
Understanding Biometrics: Considerations for Implementing a Biometric System
Understanding Biometrics is intended to be a simple, accessible and usable resource for members to...
Aug 13 -
Top 10 Vulnerability Questions
This guiding document provides clarification around some of the frequently asked questions about...
Aug 13 -
Privacy Guidelines
Our Privacy Guidelines are the first comprehensive and universal privacy guidelines for...
Aug 13 -
Call for papers to celebrate 20 years of the Biometrics Institute
Celebrating our 20th anniversary this year on the 11 October 2021, the Biometrics Institute, with...
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Press Release: Digital identity main area of significant biometric development over the next five years, survey finds
15 July 2021: The highest proportion of respondents to the Biometrics Institute’s annual Industry...
Jul 15 -
Protected: Industry Survey 2021 – summary
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Jul 15 -
Industry Survey 2021
The Institute has launched its 2021 Industry Survey which invites members and key stakeholders to...
May 28 -
Institute joins calls to make privacy a priority with updated universal guidelines
The Biometrics Institute has released its updated Privacy Guidelines, which include two brand new...
May 4 -
International borders community meets at institute gathering
An international audience of biometric border professionals converged on the Biometrics Institute...
Apr 29 -
Press release: Technology suppliers give updated biometric solutions to COVID-19
Fourteen technology suppliers have had their updated biometric solutions to the challenges of...
Apr 22 -
New: Members’ biometric solutions and concepts to COVID-19
This is a new report of fourteen of our supplier members' thoughts and ideas on how to help the...
Apr 22 -
New podcast discusses legislation, technology, trends and public perception
The Biometrics Institute has released a new podcast with viewpoints from members from the US...
Mar 17 -
Press release: New guidance on digital onboarding with biometrics
The Biometrics Institute has released a high-level overview of how biometrics intersects with...
Mar 10 -
Should we ban facial recognition? Institute urges members to take action
The Biometrics Institute has produced a report asking, should we ban facial recognition? Why this...
Mar 2 -
Should we ban facial recognition?
The Biometrics Institute has produced a report asking, should we ban facial recognition? Why this...
Mar 2 -
Press release: Educational events to get biometrics right
The Biometrics Institute has announced its calendar of events for 2021 with a focus on educational...
Feb 3 -
Press release: Institute urges caution in cutting corners on COVID-19 solutions
On Data Privacy Day 2021, as it prepares a review of its Privacy Guidelines for Biometrics, the...
Jan 28 -
Biometrics Institute invites stakeholders to join education efforts
This article was first published in Biometric Update in December 2020 This year has been a...
Jan 26 -
Press release: Masks must change how face biometrics are developed and applied
The widespread use of masks must mark a step change in how identity is managed and the way facial...
Dec 4 -
Press release: Community needs to do more on ethical use of facial recognition
9 November 2020 At the Biometrics Institute’s facial recognition in focus session during its...
Nov 10 -
Congress 2020 wrap-up
It’s the first year we’ve held the Biometrics Institute Congress online and what a...
Nov 5 -
The Three Laws of Biometrics
The Biometrics Institute has devised the Three Laws of Biometrics to prompt its members to remember...
Oct 7 -
Press release: Biometrics Institute launches Three Laws of Biometrics and State of Biometrics Report to open 2020 Online Congress
The Biometrics Institute launched the brand new Three Laws of Biometrics and its 2020 State of...
Oct 7 -
State of Biometrics Report 2020
Our annual report into the biometrics industry explores the trends, issues and challenges facing...
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Press release: Biometrics Institute launches first-of-its-kind Good Practice Framework
The Biometrics Institute launched its Good Practice Framework to members on 16 July. The...
Jul 30 -
Biometrics Institute Good Practice Framework
Biometric technology is a fast-moving market, but the lack of legislation or trusted universal good...
Jul 29 -
Press release: COVID-19 will change how biometrics are used and implemented, survey finds
A majority of respondents to the Biometrics Institute’s annual Industry Survey said they believed...
Jul 2 -
Protected: Industry Survey 2020 – summary
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Jul 2 -
Press release: Leading biometric suppliers share insights into adapting to a changing world
Nineteen of the world’s leading suppliers of biometric technology and services have come forward...
May 19 -
Members’ biometrics solutions and concepts for COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak we asked our supplier members to offer solutions and concepts in...
May 19 -
Coronavirus and our events
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have postponed some of our events to later this year and...
May 18 -
Press release: Response to NIST’s report on bias
19 December 2019 – for immediate release The Biometrics Institute welcomes the latest research...
Dec 20 -
State of Biometrics Report 2019
This year we're celebrating our 18th birthday. And over these last 12 months - we know from our own...
Nov 26 -
Biometrics Institute Congress 2019 photo gallery
Thank you to the 300 speakers, panellists, delegates and sponsors who joined us from around the...
Nov 11 -
On the Pulse podcast
Biometrics Institute's chief executive Isabelle Moeller discusses topical issues in the field of...
Nov 8 -
Blog: Why you can’t rely on an internet search for facts
Every week I have multiple conversations with members about misinformation around biometric...
Oct 17 -
Press release: Biometrics Institute celebrates 18th birthday
BIOMETRICS INSTITUTE LAUNCHES GOOD PRACTICE FRAMEWORK TO CELEBRATE ITS 18TH BIRTHDAY At a time...
Oct 17 -
Video: What keeps you awake at night?
Some of our members recently told us what keeps them awake at night, thinking about biometrics. The...
Sep 16 -
Press release: Biometrics Institute releases presentation attack detection and liveness guiding document
For immediate release: 29 August 2019 The Biometrics Institute has launched a new guiding document...
Aug 29 -
Press release: Biometrics Institute calls for a balanced discussion to demystify biometrics
PRESS RELEASE 24 July 2019: for immediate release Privacy, data protection and legislation...
Jul 24 -
Just because we can, should we?
We were recently asked to contribute to a biometrics issue of the International Airport Review. We...
Jul 5 -
Press release: Biometrics Institute calls for all organisations to use existing good practices to ensure responsible use of biometrics
PRESS RELEASE 21 May 2019 Biometrics Institute calls for all law enforcement agencies, border...
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Biometrics Institute continues work with UN on counter-terrorism compendium
On 22 March 2019, our chief executive Isabelle Moeller and Advisory Board member Roger Baldwin...
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Biometrics Institute releases Ethical Principles for Biometrics
PRESS RELEASE EMBARGOED: 26 March 2019 – 1330 GMT/0930 EDT The Biometrics Institute has...
Mar 26 -
Ethical Principles for Biometrics
We live in an era where laws and regulations are often unable to stay abreast of technology change...
Mar 25 -
International Women’s Day: Balancing biometrics
On International Women's Day on 8 March 2019, the Biometrics Institute's chief executive Isabelle...
Mar 8 -
Press release: Biometrics Institute pushes agenda for the responsible and ethical use of biometrics
Biometrics Institute Press Release: Biometrics Institute pushes agenda for the responsible and...
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Press Release: Biometrics Institute welcomes new Directors to its Board Directors confirming a new strategy and expanded mission statement
6 December 2018 Sydney/ London - Biometrics Institute welcomes Raoul Cooper from British Airways in...
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Biometrics and Countering-Terrorism – the Next Phase
As you know, the Biometrics Institute was instrumental in the production of the United Nations...
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Press Release: The Biometrics Institute and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency, jointly deliver good-practices for biometrics to over 160 IOM Missions from around the world
15 November 2018 – Sydney / London: The Biometrics Institute and IOM, the UN Migration Agency,...
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A procedural view on the responsible use of biometric
The Biometrics Institute’s mission is to promote the responsible use of biometrics. Protection of...
Nov 9 -
Biometrics, Privacy and Responsible Use – what do we need to consider? A Big Picture Perspective
We have had some very interesting discussions in our Privacy and Policy Expert Group (PEG) around...
Nov 9 -
Press Release: Biometrics Institute drives agenda for the responsible and ethical use of biometrics for digital identity
11 October 2018 – London/ Sydney - On its 17th anniversary, the Biometrics Institute prepares for...
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Press Release: Biometrics Institute actively promotes the use of biometrics with a focus on privacy and ethics
11 October 2018 – London/ Sydney. On its 17th anniversary, the Biometrics Institute prepares for...
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Press Release: Biometrics Institute Releases its Good Practice Guide, Understanding Biometrics – Considerations for Implementing a Biometric System
27 September 2018 – London/ Sydney. The Biometrics Institute is releasing its much-anticipated...
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WATCH: GOOD PRACTICES FOR IMPLEMENTING BIOMETRICS
Heads of our Technology Innovation, Privacy and Biometrics Security & Integrity Expert Groups...
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Press Release: 19 June 2018 The Biometrics Institute and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) sign an Arrangement on Cooperation and launch their joint project, the United Nations Compendium of Recommended Practices for the Responsible Use & Sharing of Biometrics in Counter Terrorism
19 June 2018 The Biometrics Institute and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive...
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Who Doesn’t Have My Data?
Who doesn't have my data? How much data do we need to collect? Who is watching us? And who is...
May 26 -
Facial recognition systems and error rates – is this a concern?
Facial recognition systems and error rates – is this a concern? Biometrics Institute - Thu 24...
May 24 -
UNDERSTANDING BIOMETRICS – CONSIDERATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING A BIOMETRIC SYSTEM
The Biometrics Institute has produced a resource for members who are new to biometrics and those...
May 10 -
BIOMETRICS AND PRIVACY – AN IMPORTANT REMINDER
Tough new European Privacy Laws become fully operational in May 2018 From 25 May, the European...
Apr 12 -
Watch: Shaping the Biometrics Industry – Interview with the Biometrics Institute
Interview with Isabelle Moeller, CEO Biometrics...
Feb 15 -
UNCTED & BIOMETRICS INSTITUTE JOINT PROJECT ON BIOMETRICS AND COUNTER-TERRORISM
This project works on a Compendium of good and recommended Practices on the Responsible Use and...
Feb 6 -
THE IMPORTANCE OF INFORMED CONSENT AND PURPOSE: HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH – AUTHORITIES COLLECTING BIOMETRIC DATA IN XINJIANG
We had an interesting discussion in our Privacy Expert Group (PEG) which I would like to share...
Jan 18 -
WOMEN IN BIOMETRICS AWARD
I am honoured to be one of the five winners of the Women in Biometrics 2017 award. It has been a...
Oct 28 -
Could the iPhone Fingerprint Fake Finger Attack Have Been Prevented?
THE BIOMETRICS INSTITUTE ASKS FOR PROACTIVE ADOPTION OF SPOOF DETECTION TECHNOLOGY. The group that...
Oct 11 -
A NEW FACIAL DATABASE FOR AUSTRALIA?
We are seeing a lot of discussion around the latest government announcements for the creation of a...
Oct 7 -
BIOMETRICS INSTITUTE ATTENDED FRONTEX BORDERS EVENT IN WARSAW
I have been delighted receiving an invitation from Frontex to attend their biometrics and borders...
Sep 22 -
VIEWPOINT: SPOOF OR PROOF
SPOOFING FOCUS Read the latest thought-leadership piece "Spoof or Proof" dealing with the issue of...
Sep 7
Biometrics Institute on Twitter
Congress afternoon session's theme - know your algorithm, your data and your implementation. Thanks to @HODigital @NIST @StephSchuckers @THassner @NYPDnews @DHSgov
#biometrics #responsiblebiometrics #bicongress #algorithm #facerecognition #morphs #masks #biometricsinstitute
Congress day 3 morning focused on borders and safe travel. Thanks to @dfat @IATA @glynstrup @DHSgov @catherine_ps_ @JordieKnoppers @PamDixon_ @Entrust_Corp
#biometrics #responsiblebiometrics #bicongress #biometricsinstitute #borders #safetravel
